TA: Dortmund vs Monterrey is facing a pause due to discriminatory slogans on the scene

According to TA reporter Felipe Cardenas, in the last 16 match of the Club World Cup in Monterrey against Dortmund this morning, FIFA once warned the fans on the scene that the game may be suspended due to repeated discriminatory slogans in the stadium in the second half.

Dortmund led 2-0 in the first half. But as the first half approached, when Dortmund goalkeeper Kober took the ball, some spectators shouted discriminatory slogans. In the second half, whenever Kober scored a dead ball, the slogan became louder and louder. At the end of the game, there were endless slogans in the venue. A message was reported on the large screen on the field, warning the relevant fans that the game may be suspended or even cancelled due to slogans.

The information is as follows:

"Please note! This is an important announcement. The referee said that due to discrimination among the audience, the game may need to be suspended. We will never tolerate discrimination in the football field. If this situation continues, the game may be suspended or even cancelled."

The game ended before the event further developed, and Dortmund finally defeated Monterrey 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.

It is reported that this discriminatory slogan has been a tradition in Mexican football for many years, and fans use it to insult the opponent's goalkeeper in order to interfere with his kickoff. There are many different opinions about the origin of the slogan, but it is certain that it has negative implications and has had negative effects on the Mexican national team and the Mexican Premier League clubs over the years. The local government has stepped up efforts to crack down on this behavior, but some Mexican fans still ignore it.

Reporter Felipe Cardenas commented on the matter: "Generalizing all Mexican fans and thinking they are participants is neither fair nor accurate. The noisy behavior of a few people should not tarnish the entire fan base. But unless this clamor is completely calmed down, the stigma surrounding the game will still exist - and, given that some events in the 2026 World Cup will be held in Mexico, the whole world is paying attention to this."