Ayuntamiento de Cornellà de Llobregat

The Ayuntamiento de Cornellà de Llobregat, the city council of Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona), is currently newsworthy for its strong condemnation of racist and xenophobic chants that occurred during a recent soccer match between Spain and Egypt held at the RCDE Stadium, located within the city. The council issued a statement expressing its firmest condemnation of the chants, specifically targeting Islamophobia and racism. They lamented the association of the city's name with these incidents, emphasizing that such behavior does not represent the values of Cornellà de Llobregat. The council is demanding a firm response to the racist chants and emphasizing that they will not tolerate any form of racism or the stigmatization of the city due to isolated incidents. Their response highlights the council's commitment to combating racism and promoting inclusivity within their community.