Real Madrid has lost its appeal against UEFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding a fine imposed for fans chanting anti-gay slurs directed at Pep Guardiola during a Champions League match against Manchester City. The court's ruling, dated April 14, stated that the chant was of a 'severe discriminatory nature' and more damaging than acceptable satire. Madrid was fined €30,000 (approximately $35,000) and placed under a two-year probation order to close a section of its stadium during a Champions League game. The chant, which suggested Guardiola was 'thin' and took drugs, was linked to derogatory implications about his sexual orientation. UEFA's lawyers highlighted the persistent culture of discrimination in soccer, stating that such behavior has negatively impacted the lives of many individuals in the sport. The case was part of a broader legal dispute between Real Madrid and UEFA, which also included issues related to the failed Super League launch. Despite the ruling, Madrid's lawyers argued that the evidence presented by UEFA was flawed, and they suggested that the chants could have originated from Manchester City supporters. Prior to a subsequent match against City, Real Madrid officials met with fan groups to prevent further abuse towards Guardiola.