Real Madrid loses case at CAS over fans targeting Pep Guardiola with homophobic chant
CAS judges said the chant was severe discrimination and upheld UEFA’s 30,000-euro fine and two-year probation order.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Real Madrid's appeal against a UEFA fine imposed after fans directed homophobic chants at Pep Guardiola during a Champions League match against Manchester City.
- During a 3-1 victory last year, supporters chanted that Guardiola was "infected with HIV/AIDS," prompting UEFA to impose a 30,000 euro fine and a two-year probation order closing part of the stadium.
- Madrid lawyers argued the chants were "humorous, exaggerated" satire, but CAS ruled the abuse was "of a severe discriminatory nature & to be considered as far more serious and damaging than acceptable satire and banter."
- UEFA noted the fine represented just 0.03% of Madrid's Champions League prize money, which exceeded 100 million euros , amid a separate, years-long Super League dispute.
- The Fare Network provided video evidence that supported the ruling, and Madrid officials have since met with fan groups to ensure Guardiola was not targeted for abuse.
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Real Madrid lose again! This time in court over homophobic chants against Guardiola
CAS upheld UEFA's sanctions after Real Madrid challenged punishment over homophobic chants aimed at Pep Guardiola. The ruling strengthens football's harder line on discrimination and leaves Madrid with another off-field defeat.
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Real Madrid loses case at CAS over fans targeting Pep Guardiola with homophobic chant
Real Madrid lost its appeal against UEFA after being fined $35,000 for fans singing a homophobic chant at Pep Guardiola during a Champions League game against Manchester City.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by Real Madrid and confirmed the imposition of a fine of 30,000 euros on the club for homophobic chants directed at Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach, during a Champions League match. The events took place during the second leg of the tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City, in which the Whites won 3-1 and qualified for the next round. Although the referee of the matc…
Real Madrid football club lose appeal over fans' homophobic chanting
A wide angle image of Real Madrid's stadium with fans in the stands. Roberto via Wikimedia Commons Real Madrid has lost an appeal against UEFA over fans’ targeting Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with homophobic chanting. The incident in question took place at a Champions League game between the two footballing giants in February 2025. Real Madrid brought the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last September at a hearing in…
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