Ahead of World Cup, Mexico Soccer Body Loses Appeals Against FIFA Fines for Fans' Anti-Gay Chant

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Ahead Of World Cup, Mexico Football Body Loses Appeals Against FIFA Fines For Fans' Anti-Gay Chant

Just days before the World Cup opens in Mexico City, the Mexican soccer federation on Tuesday lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents' players.

Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Just days before the World Cup opens in Mexico City, the Mexican soccer federation on Tuesday lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players.