USMNT’s Nations League final against Mexico is HALTED over homophobic chants after USA goalkeeper Matt Turner is targeted with slurs

The United States’ Nations League clash against Mexico was stopped twice by the referee after USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner was the subject of homophobic chants.

With the US leading 2-0 in the final minutes of Sunday’s match in Texas, Mexico fans were heard chanting ‘p***’ which, when translated, is a slur against homosexuals.

Supporters could be heard shouting it repeatedly as Turner took goal kicks at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 

After numerous calls went out over the stadium speakers, referee Drew Fischer paused the game for several minutes.

Many Mexico fans then streamed out of the stadium before play was resumed. Unfortunately, however, the chanting continued and the referee was forced to halt the game for a second time just seconds before full-time.

It could have resulted in both teams being taken from the field or even the game being halted for good. 

Mexico has been fined more than once in recent years because of the chants and it is not the first time this match-up has been disrupted by the slur.

The officials were forced to step in when these two teams met in the Nations League semi-finals last year.

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