Or sometimes, the homophobic cries of El Tri fans can be very expensive. Following the knockout matches against and Honduras in October, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposed a penalty of two matches without spectators, in addition to a fine of 100,000 francs, equivalent to almost 2,289,000 pesos.
According to documents released on Monday, the FIFA commissioner's report included allegations of discrimination against spectator behavior, which is why El Tri received the second-harshest sanction of those released today.
It also got two games with no spectators, but the second game was suspended for a two-year probationary period, in addition to one game with no fans on the road.
Another team penalized in North and Central America and the Caribbean was Panama, which was penalized for its crowd's support of the Costa Rica
and Mexico were rejected for discriminatory behavior.
In the next two home games in Mexico qualifiers Mundialista against Costa Rica and Panama at the end of January and the beginning of February 2022 window.
FMF Statement
"The Mexican Football Federation has notified FIFA of the decision to impose penalties for the behavior of fans in the results of the assessment carried out by the corresponding authorities in the match held last October at the Azteca Stadium between Canada and Honduras.
The sanctions include a financial fine of CHF 100,000 and the holding of the next two home matches of the Senior Men's SNM behind closed doors.
The FMF reaffirms its commitment to continue to work to promote respect, equal treatment, and to work for the fundamental components of our planet".
