Discriminatory Chant Emerges at Chivas vs América National Classic
During a recent match between Chivas and América, a discriminatory chant was heard early in the game at Estadio Akron. The incident occurred within the first 10 minutes when fans shouted a banned phrase directed at goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón.
Facts About the Discriminatory Chant
The match featured a strong start by Chivas, applying pressure on the América players. Malagón executed two clear saves, leading to the controversial chant from the home crowd. The echoing shout resumed after his initial interventions without interruption from stadium officials.
Response from Stadium Officials
- No immediate action was taken by the sound crew during the initial chants.
- Upon Malagón’s third clearance, a recording was played to obscure the fans’ attempts at chanting.
- The audio featured the phrase “Por mi México” as a countermeasure.
Historical Context of Incidents at Estadio Akron
Estadio Akron has witnessed similar issues in past Liga MX matches. Despite complaints regarding fan behavior, there have been no formal sanctions, such as reduced capacity or empty stands, imposed for the chants. A year prior, however, the stadium faced a one-match ban due to fan-related altercations.
Previous Incident With América Fans
- The earlier incident involved an altercation between fans and players at the end of a match on April 2025.
- A glass bottle thrown from the Chivas Premier section nearly struck player Kevin Álvarez, causing a minor injury.
- As a result, a penalty was enacted against Estadio Akron, requiring the venue to sit out one match.
This latest incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing discriminatory behavior in Mexican football. While measures are taken to combat such actions, continued vigilance and enforcement are necessary to ensure a respectful environment for all fans.
