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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish federation over anti-Muslim chants
The referee’s report and video evidence prompted FIFA to consider fines and anti-racism messaging after supporters targeted the Egyptian anthem and Islam.
- On Tuesday, FIFA launched disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation following anti-Muslim chants during a friendly match against Egypt last week, a governing body spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.
- During a World Cup warmup game at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain supporters chanted, "If you don't jump, you're a Muslim," targeting the Egyptian opposition in a predominantly Muslim nation.
- Spain star Lamine Yamal, a practicing Muslim, condemned the behavior on Instagram as "disrespectful and completely intolerable," while the Mossos, Barcelona's local police, are investigating the "Islamophobic and xenophobic chants."
- FIFA's Disciplinary Committee reviewed match reports and video evidence, with potential sanctions ranging from fines to mandatory anti-racism messaging requirements at subsequent matches.
- This action underscores FIFA's zero-tolerance discrimination policy as Spain prepares for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada amid formal government condemnation.
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