Brazil fined for 5th time for homophobic chants

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been fined for the fifth time in two years for homophobic chants by fans.

Brazil fined for fifth time for homophobic chants
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been fined for a fifth time in two years for homophobic chants by fans.

World football governing body FIFA said on Tuesday it handed the CBF a $10,000 fine for the behaviour of its supporters during Brazil's 3-0 victory over Chile in their last 2018 World Cup qualifier last month, reports Xinhua news agency.

The penalty means the CBF racked up fines of $90,000 during the South American zone's 18-round World Cup qualifying tournament.

The Chilean Football Federation was also fined for homophobic chants by supporters as were the associations of Mexico, Argentina and Peru.

Meanwhile, FIFA issued a warning to the English FA after spectators threw paper planes onto the pitch after the match against Slovenia at Wembley.

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