Spain Players, Fans Condemn Racist Chants in Game
The Spanish national football team played a friendly match against Egypt. Fans made racist chants, including ‘Muslims who don’t vote,’ and ‘Musulmán el que no bote.’ The team’s coach and player Lamine Yamal condemned the behavior.
The match took place at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Some fans shouted anti-Muslim slogans and whistled during the Egyptian national anthem. Player Lamine Yamal left the field in response to the chants. Spanish police, Los Mossos, are investigating the incident. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the fans’ behavior. The incident is considered a disgrace for Spain and is the latest in a series of racist scandals in Spanish football.
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Highlights
Racist chants heard during Spain vs. Egypt match
Fans shouted racist chants, including ‘Muslims who don’t vote,’ during the friendly match in Barcelona.
Team manager condemns fan behavior
Spanish team manager De la Fuente strongly condemned the racist chants and the incidents.
‘Musulmán el que no bote’ chant identified
The chant ‘Muslims who don’t throw’ was heard at the RCDE Stadium during the match.
Police investigating chants
Spanish police, Los Mossos, are investigating chants including ‘Muslims will not be kicked out’.
Player leaves field due to chants
Young player Lamine Yamal left the field in response to the offensive behavior.
Perspectives
- The Spanish national football team played a friendly match against Egypt.
- Racist chants were heard during the match by some fans.
- The chants included offensive phrases targeting Muslims.
- Spanish authorities and team officials have condemned the chants and initiated investigations.
The chants were specifically anti-Muslim, targeting the faith and its followers.
DW English, RFI (FR), El País (ES), FAZ, DE, ZEIT Online, DE, Der Spiegel, DE, Politico EU, El Mundo, ES
The chants were more broadly Islamophobic, potentially targeting Muslim fans or players, without explicitly stating anti-Muslim sentiment.
El País (ES), RFI (FR), NRK, NO
Fans are directly responsible for the racist behavior and the incident reflects poorly on Spanish football.
El País (ES), FAZ, DE, Der Spiegel, DE, Politico EU, El Mundo, ES
The incident highlights deeper issues within Spanish football culture and potentially reflects broader societal prejudices.
DW English, RFI (FR), NRK, NO
The incident is a serious disgrace for Spain and its footballing reputation.
El País (ES)
The incident is a challenge for the team and the federation to address and prevent future occurrences.
Der Standard, AT, El País, ES