Julián Quiñones faces racism at El Clásico Nacional match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
During a March match in 2024, Julián Quiñones, a player for Club América, was subjected to racist chants from fans while celebrating a goal. The incident took place in Guadalajara as the team competed in El Clásico Nacional. Following the event, the Mexican soccer community condemned the racist behavior, leading to investigations and discussions on race and identity in the sport. Quiñones, who has faced such discrimination before, is now being recognized for challenging societal expectations surrounding race in Mexico.
- •Quiñones faced racial slurs and monkey noises during the match.
- •The incident occurred while Club América was winning El Clásico Nacional.
- •Officials have condemned the racist behavior and announced investigations.
- •Quiñones has previously been targeted for his race in soccer.
- •The case has sparked broader conversations on race in Mexico.
- 12:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity
"Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity On a March night in Guadalajara in 2024, Club América were winning El Clásico Nacional. Julián Quiñones, their star player, had scored and headed toward the sideline. Then a shout at Quiñones, who is Black, rang out from the stands. ¡Puto negro! A racial slur. Moments later, monkey noises were heard in the stands. The scene was familiar to anyone who follows Mexican soccer. Cell phone videos captured it. Commentators analyzed it the next day. Officials condemned it. Investigations were announced. For a few days, the Mexican game went through its ritual of shock. Continue reading...
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