Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt
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During a pre-World Cup friendly match between Spain and Egypt at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona on Tuesday, Spanish fans engaged in Islamophobic chants. The chants, which included "Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim," prompted widespread condemnation from Spain’s football officials, government, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Justice Minister Felix Bolanos denounced the chants and linked them to the rise of the far right. The Royal Spanish Football Federation released a statement condemning racism in football. Catalonia’s regional police force has launched an investigation into the incident.
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AI-ExtractedLamine Yamal slammed the chants as intolerable.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation said it stands against racism in football and condemns any act of violence inside stadiums.
Racist insults and chants shame us as a society.
Spain supporters chanted “Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim” during the World Cup warm-up match.
Spanish police have launched an investigation into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a friendly against Egypt.
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