Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 23rd November 2022, 10:30 AM
FIFA launches case over Ecuador fans’ World Cup chants, Following chants by Ecuadorian supporters during their World Cup opener against the hosts Qatar, FIFA launched disciplinary action on Tuesday.
Football’s world governing body did not say what the chants were but said it came under article 13 of its disciplinary code, which includes discriminatory or abusive words.
On Sunday, Ecuador defeated Qatar 2-0 to kick off the World Cup. “The FIFA disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against the Ecuadoran Football Association due to chants by Ecuadoran supporters during the FIFA World Cup match between Qatar and Ecuador played on November 20,” it stated. It is the first such punishment during the World Cup in Qatar, which ends on December 18.
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