Overview

• FIFA levied $88,000 for discriminatory chants by River supporters during group matches against Urawa, Monterrey, and Inter, plus $8,000 for operational breaches.
• The disciplinary report cites thousands of homophobic and racist chants, including taunts directed at Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada.
• Operational violations included pyrotechnics, object throwing, an unauthorized flag, a smoking-related alarm activation in a restricted area, and noncompliant attire.
• Failure to pay within three months can trigger a 25% partial closure of Estadio Monumental for the next official home match, with tougher penalties possible for repeat offenses.
• River’s leadership acknowledged the incidents and said the club will implement internal measures and submit the required education and awareness plan.