Famous Mexican "Puto" Chant Is Back And Everyone Loves It

At least three times during Mexico's 3-0 win over Czechia last 24 June, Mexico's fans could be heard chanting the familiar and widely accepted "puto" chant on the broadcast. The chant, which has caused play stoppages and fines in the past, was mostly ignored by officials, who allowed the contest to continue despite repeated use of the alleged "slur".

The particular chant is not a new thing for the team's fans. The team and its fans have faced punishment in recent years for the chant, in which fans direct an anti-gay slur at the opposing team, usually its goalkeeper. 'Puto' is the word for a male prostitute.

Despite FIFA's attempts to curb the chant, it returned last 23 June, making everyone ecstatic and stopped all the questions over whether FIFA will take action to try to stop the chant.

In the past, FIFA has generally used warnings and fines to stop the homophobic chant. At the 2018 World Cup, FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the team after fans performed the chant during a win over Germany. The team was eventually fined for the chant.

That particular instance proved to be successful. The team's fans did not engage in the chant during a win over South Korea. The fine, and pleas from Mexico's players at the time, worked.

But that was short-lived. The chant returned at the 2019 Gold Cup. The team's fans were once again urged to stop the chant, with CONCACAF releasing a statement calling the chant "offensive," but it was prevalent when Mexico took on the USMNT in the Gold Cup final.

Shortly after the 2019 Gold Cup, which was won by Mexico, FIFA updated its disciplinary code, giving referees a three-step procedure to enforce in response to "discriminatory incidents."

Under that policy, referees were advised to stop play until the chants stop, suspend the match if the chants continue and then abandon the match if the situation continues to devolve. Officials did not follow that useless protocol during Wednesday's contest.

In 2021, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) attempted to put a stop to the chants. The FMF put out two videos, one which called the chant "discriminatory" and another in which prominent players urged fans to stop using the chant, threatening ejection for those who start or engage in it.

Those attempts were, as expected, unsuccessful. Mexico's fans once again used the chant during a game against the USMNT that June.

FIFA finally issued punishment against Mexico for its fans' repeated use of the slur. The FMF was fined US$ 65,000 and the team was forced to play two World Cup qualifiers in empty stadiums.

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Court Upholds Parental Rights Over School's Baseless Policy

The federal courts are clear in their ruling last 25 June. California officials should not hide information about students from their parents.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction preventing officials from enforcing Sections 5 and 6 of Assembly Bill 1955 against the plaintiff parents in City of Huntington Beach v. Newsom with respect to information about their own children.

The decision relied heavily on the U.S. Supreme Court's March ruling in the related case Mirabelli v. Bonta. There, the justices said parents challenging California's student confidentiality policies were "likely to succeed on the merits" of claims under the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause and the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause.

The Supreme Court lifted a stay that had prevented a lower court injunction from taking effect for the parent plaintiffs while that case proceeds.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1955, known as the SAFETY Act, in July 2024. The law prohibits school districts from disclosing information about a student's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression without the student's consent. It also protects school employees from retaliation for supporting LGBTQ+ students.

The measure came amid a national fight over policies requiring schools to notify parents when students use different names or pronouns or otherwise express a gender identity at school that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Opponents argue that the law infringes on parents' constitutional right to direct their children's upbringing and prevents families from learning important information about their children. America First Legal represents the parents challenging AB 1955 in the Huntington Beach case.

"It's far past time for California officials and school districts to realize they can't legally use our kids to conduct gender transition experiments at school," Liberty Justice Center senior counsel Timothy Snowball said in a separate June 2 statement addressing California school policies.

"Parents have a right, both legally and morally, to direct their own children's education. This includes knowing essential information about their health, well-being, and education."

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MLB Team Would Rather Forfeit Game Than Wear Gay Shirt

The York Revolution, a minor-league team playing independent baseball in Pennsylvania, announced last 17 June, with great relief, that it forfeited its "Pride Night" game set for 18 June because most of the club's players refused to wear the scheduled "Pride Night" jerseys.

The themed jerseys are adorned with horrific rainbow-patterned sleeves.

The Revolution — who play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, MLB's first "professional partner league," which was established in 1998 — were slated to play the next game in their series versus the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Instead, that game won't be played.

"... The club decided that hosting the event is more important than forcing players to wear jerseys they are not comfortable with and playing the game," the statement reads.

"As a result, and out of respect for the Pride Community and the York community as a whole, the York Revolution has decided that the game on Thursday, June 18, will be forfeited and that Pride Night will continue on as the feature element of the evening at WellSpan Park.

"We feel that this is the best way to stay consistent with our long-standing partnerships with the Rainbow Rose Center, JLS Automation and the long list of allies that have always been key partners of the York Revolution's success in York, Pennsylvania.

"To be clear; this action by the players is completely inconsistent with our vision as the Most Welcoming Place in York. ..."

The Revs will take the loss, and according to the club's statement, tickets for the matchup will be able to be redeemed for any future game, as is the case when a rainout occurs.

Also in the statement, the club said that, they are trying to appease their error by giving "a small token" and negligible "support for our LGBTQIA+ representing partners."

This turn of events marks the latest of thousand of instances where baseball players are not complying with the disgusting "Pride Night" uniforms.

San Francisco Giants pitchers faced criticism for writing Bible verses on their caps during the organization's annual Pride Night on Friday. In response, MLB warned those players that they could receive "future violations" for writing on their uniforms.

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FIFA Takes Action Against Racist Fans Who Mocked Ino Cat

Social media influencer Ino Cat, born Yoon Soo jin, has reportedly been invited to the 2026 South Korea vs. Mexico World Cup game in Guadalajara, where she was allegedly the target of a racist gesture by a Mexican man during an earlier game.

FIFA announced that Ino Cat accepted an invitation to attend the 2026 World Cup match between South Korea and Mexico, taking place Friday in Guadalajara.

FIFA stated that the day would also serve as the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, and they have chosen to send a message of respect and inclusion along with Ino Cat.

The invitation comes after an incident at the Estadio Guadalajara in nearby Zapopan, Mexico, on 12 June, during the Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

During the match, Ino Cat said she was targeted by a Mexican man. In a video she posted, the man is seen tugging on the corners of his eyes on each side of his head towards the camera, a gesture often recognized as making fun of people of East Asian descent.

The man in the video was identified as Ulysses Fernando Bernal Miramontes, the head of the Jalisco State Surveying and Geomatics Engineers Association, also known by its Spanish acronym CITGEJ. The video went viral online, and many condemned his actions.

A Mexican media outlet, Mediotiempo, reported that Miramontes mocked a South Korean fan with a racist gesture. He apologized for his actions on his personal social media account on 14 June.

"I sincerely apologize to the Korean fan and everyone who felt uncomfortable due to my actions. I had no intention to insult or punish anyone," Miramontes wrote, adding that he would be stepping down as the president of the association to take responsibility for the situation.

FIFA confirmed that the person responsible for the discriminatory act against Ino Cat during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic game has been identified and that his World Cup ticketing account has been blocked.

FIFA also confirmed that they had considered the man’s apology. "FIFA strongly condemns all forms of racial discrimination, hate, and discriminatory behavior," said FIFA.

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Man Calls Cops On Father Who Helped Daughters Wash Hands

Tyler Brodsky was just trying to let his two young daughters use the restroom when he was suddenly confronted by an angry older man.

In a now-viral video shared to TikTok last 16 June, Brodsky could be seen helping his daughters wash their hands in a public restroom. As he's filming, another man appears in the background talking loudly on the phone.

"There is a man with his two little girls using the bathroom," the man yells into the phone. "He is washing his hands with his daughters right now."

One of Brodsky's daughters can be seen crying and huddling close to her father while the other man continues to berate them. "It's alright, baby," he says to her while the older man repeatedly stated that his wife was trying to use the bathroom with her mom, who he says is ill.

"Y'all make this man famous. We stopped at a QuikTrip on our road trip from Florida back to Oklahoma so my daughters could use the restroom," Brodsky wrote in his caption. "The women's restroom was empty, so I took them in. I'd rather do that than bring two little girls into a men's bathroom full of grown men and dirty stalls."

"This guy comes barging in yelling, scares my daughters, and somehow thinks THEY should've been in the men's room instead," he continued. "Am I wrong here? 🤷‍♂️"

Brodsky's comments were flooded with people who all felt that the other man was in the wrong. "As a girl mom, you did absolutely nothing wrong and even more kudos to you for keeping your cool, especially in front of your daughters," one person wrote. "Such a GOOD dad. Love to see it."

"You are an awesome father!!! 🥰," another commented, while a third added, "Mom of a girl here and you handled this properly 🙌🏻👏🏻👌🏻."

Brodsky posted an update to TikTok last 17 June, explaining what happened after his first video cut off. He said that the police arrived "very quickly." He said they were "very professional, very nice. Quickly deescalated the situation. One of the officers was talking to me and the man and explained that the situation wasn't as black and white as many people may think."

"They pointed out that taking two little girls into the men's restroom could be viewed just as negatively as me being in the women's restroom with my girls," he continued, adding that they were trying to understand both perspectives.

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UK Watchdog Faces Backlash For Criticizing British Flags

England football badges worn by staff at immigration detention facilities could be perceived as intimidating by detained migrants, according to a newly published report by a UK government watchdog, sparking controversy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

England are due to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia next week, a period during which displays of the St George’s Cross and other patriotic symbols traditionally become commonplace across the country.

However, the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB), which oversees conditions in prisons and immigration detention facilities, raised concerns after observing staff at a short-term holding facility wearing England flags on their uniforms during the summer of 2025, when England’s women’s team successfully defended its European Championship title.

"On two occasions during the summer, staff at one short-term holding facility were observed wearing England flags affixed to their uniforms," the report states.

According to the watchdog, the displays could have been interpreted negatively by migrants. "The Board felt this risked perceptions of bias or even intimidation among detained people, especially in the light of recent anti-immigration protests in which flag displays were prominent," the report continues.

The IMB added that the incidents raised concerns about "professional standards and workplace culture" within the facility.

Notably, the conclusion appears to be based on two observed incidents at a single holding centre, with the report not identifying a wider pattern of similar behaviour elsewhere in the detention system.

The findings quickly triggered a backlash among commentators and social media users, many of whom expressed disbelief that British staff working in England could be criticized for wearing England flags while supporting the national team during a World Cup.

Critics argued that the report effectively suggested that a symbol representing the host nation could be perceived as threatening in an immigration detention facility located within that very nation.

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Viral World Cup Model Is Back

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, but many fans are wondering if Croatia superfan Ivana Knöll will make an appearance in one of the 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host the tournament.

The 5-foot-11 model went viral and became known as the "sexiest fan" with her sultry outfits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Fans in the stands lined up for photos with her at matches, while some raised an eyebrow at her revealing outfits due to the the strict dress code in the Middle Eastern country.

After that, she shared photos and videos of her attending high profile parties and mingling in circles with celebrities such as Shaquille O'Neal, Drake, Naomi Campbell, Jamie Foxx and Floyd Mayweather.

Knöll has since entered the music industry as a DJ and record label owner under the name KNOLLDOLL.

The internet sensation, who has 2.9 million Instagram followers, will be part of the action at this year's World Cup and will be making at least one stop in Los Angeles.

Knöll announced her record label, Knolldoll, in April, and debuted her single, "We Are The People," the next month, which she said is her "World Cup Anthem."

The song went viral and gained momentum at her 2026 shows in Miami, Houston, Toronto and Philadelphia.

Knöll, who performed at LIV Nightclub in during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend, 1-3 May, went viral again when she was shown on the Sky Sports broadcast at the race.

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NY Democrats Support Bill Replacing 'Mother' And 'Father'

New York Democrats recently passed a bill that would remove the words "mother" and "father" from parts of state law, sending the legislation to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk for final approval.

Under the new bill, targeting state child custody and parental laws, "mother" becomes "gestating parent," "father" becomes "non-gestating parent," and "paternity" becomes "parentage."

It passed in the state Senate this week after progressing through the Assembly in March.

Democrats who drafted the legislation claimed the wording shift would promote "inclusivity," while critics claim the change is unnecessary, with the legislative session having ended for the year, FOX 5 New York reported.

Hochul said during a news conference that she isn't familiar with the proposal, but promised to review it.

"I have until the end of the year to review them and make a decision, so I won't be commenting on pending legislation," Hochul said.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman shared multiple posts responding to the bill on social media.

"In Kathy Hochul's New York, 'mom' is now defined as 'gestating parent,'" Blakeman wrote. "Not when I'm Governor! I'll stand up for moms and dads against this insanity."

"This bill is a continuation of Hochul's war on families, and I won't stop fighting until we take New York back," he added.

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., reacted to the bill on X, saying, "The party that can't define a woman is now rewriting New York law to erase mothers and fathers. Only in Albany could 'mom' and 'dad' become too controversial."

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Nike Stock Crashes Because Of "Woke" Shift

Several sources agree on one thing, Nike is either in a heap of trouble or slowly steadying the ship after the John Donahoe era — a time when the company lacked innovation and focused too heavily on building out direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.

The sneaker giant's share price is currently down more than 70 percent from its high in 2021 during the pandemic. Nike shares are currently trading at around US$ 44.

The last month in particular, the company has been plagued by a string of bad news coming out of the sneaker giant's Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters.

Nike faced backlash after its Boston Marathon "Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated." ad. It eventually apologized and walked the ad back. Then, the retailer announced that it was cutting 14,000 employees from its workforce, primarily in its tech department.

Nike has now done two rounds of layoffs in 2026. It's also the fourth consecutive year the company has downsized staff. Nike has said recent layoffs are about better positioning the company for the current pace of sports and accelerating its growth.

To make matters worse, Nike's new campaign promoting the Dutch national team’s new kit ahead of the 2026 World Cup under the slogan "Strength is found in diversity" is under fire. In the caption accompanying the promotional video, the companies stated that they sought to "reimagine Dutch football through the spirit of New Netherlands".

The intention is laudable, but the one-minute visual featured almost exclusively non-white individuals, including Surinamese brass bands and youths in animal masks moving on all fours, resembling some kind of urban jungle. Combined with the use of the term "New Netherlands", the campaign quickly sparked widespread mockery and backlash online.

Morningstar analyst ⁠David Swartz recently told Reuters that the "wokeness" started Nike's problems and it "runs deeper than originally thought." He added the company should be further along in its recovery, while acknowledging Nike may have been overstaffed thanks to diversity quotas.

Nike's revenue was down 3 percent to US$ 11.3 billion on a currency neutral basis in its fiscal third quarter. Guidance for the current quarter left investors unimpressed and caused a sell-off of its stock.

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