Mar 24, 2024, 11:34 p.m. ET
The discriminatory cry appeared in the Concacaf Nations League final, after the United States’ two-goal advantage
The match between Mexico y USA It stopped at minute 87, because the discriminatory cryfor the third time, in the final of the Concacaf Nations Leaguewhich was held in Arlington, Texas.
Canadian referee Drew Fischer stopped the game on the third time the call was heard. discriminatory cryon a clearance by goalkeeper Matt Turner.
In the first instance, the local sound asked the fans who attended the stadium in Arlington, Texas, to avoid putting into practice the discriminatory shout, because they did not follow the instructions, the game was stopped for a minute.
The Mexican fans in Arlington took up the discriminatory cry against the United States Ron Jenkins/USSF/Getty Images
When the game was stopped, Mexico was losing 2-0 against USA, which caused the annoyance of the fans at the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Despite the game being suspended, and the calls for attention, those in attendance continued to make the cry that is punished by FIFA and Concacaf.
Mexico and Concacaf, for several months, have put protocols into practice to prevent the discriminatory cryhave not worked, because the expression continues to appear every time the Tricolor loses a game.
Game is suspended for the second time
Even though there were a few seconds left before the game ended between Mexico y USAreferee Drew Fischer stopped the game again due to the discriminatory shout, as it continued to be heard with every clearance by goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The referee, regardless of the claims of the Stars and Stripes players, restarted the game for the second time.
Mexico tried, in the end, to find at least a goal to get closer to the USA and revive in the fight for the Concacaf title. The game was over until 98 minutes.