CONCACAF not likely to truly address homophobic slur

Jul 10, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Mexico fans before the game against the Trinidad and Tobago in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage soccer match at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

An anti-gay slur used in unison by some Mexican fans following goal kicks is drawing increased scrutiny by CONCACAF.

The chant, a headache for CONCACAF and an international embarrassment, comes after opposition goal kicks and often involves several thousand fans yelling a homophobic, four-letter Spanish word in unison. The Mexican federation as well as CONCACAF have attempted to stamp out the chant, which has drawn negative media attention, through public address announcements as well…