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Mexico get a 10K fine for chants in Germany match

By David Ezeobinwa

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico looks on during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico looks on during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) /
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The Mexico football federation were shocked when they were handed a 10.4K fine from FIFA. The Mexican football fans are the cause due to abusive chants during the match against Germany.

Mexico had a surprise win against Germany on June 17. They shocked the current world champions with a goal in the 35th minute and holding them to a 1-0 scoreline to collect three points.

The game was electrifying, though FIFA noticed problems from the Mexico fans during the match. The problem was the fans discriminatory “puto” chant that is directed at the opposition goal keeper.

For example, we can hear the chants caught by Telemundo’s, Andres Cantor, during the match against South Korea.

Unfortunately, Mexico has had a long history with their chants against opposition. The chant has  haunted the team for the past decade. The current fine would be the 12th time FIFA has punished Mexico for the chant in three years.

Additionally, their fans actions followed from the 2014 World Cup. Surprisingly, FIFA waited 4 years to take greater actions on the situation.

Ironically, Russia, where the World Cup is being held has had its fair share of racism problems over the years. Making it very unreasonable to fine one country for a portion fans saying a word. FIFA are using certain situations to paper over the cracks of a serious problem.

FIFA  came out with statements on how they came to the decision to fine Mexico. Javier Hernandez also urged the fans to stop saying the word.

"“To all Mexican fans in the stadiums, don’t shout ‘Puto’, “To all Mexican fans in the stadiums, don’t shout ‘Puto’,"

"“Let’s not risk another sanction.” “Let’s not risk another sanction.”"

Hopefully they listen to the players and change their attitude. Everyone wants to be in an atmosphere that they feel welcome in. Select people ruin the games with terrible sportsmanship.

Mexican fans are very passionate about football. They have no need to shout harmful language to generate an exciting atmosphere. You can see this when they sing their national anthem before the kick off.

Next: Germany justify world champion status to rejuvenate qualification hopes

Mexico are an exciting team looking to claim the trophy. Hopefully their issues get handled in  timely manner.

What do you think of the fine against Mexico?

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