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FMF: Soccer Fans in Mexico Will Receive 5-Year Bans for Anti-Gay Chants

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced it will issue five-year bans to fans who make anti-gay chants.

Federation president Yon de Luisa said the step is part of a wider push to remove discriminatory behavior from stadiums, per ESPN's Cesar Hernandez.

"These measures are based on four pillars and will be applied rigorously in all home games organized by the Mexican Football Federation," de Luisa said.

The other steps include online ticket registration and more matchday security.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.