US EditionPhoto: African Legend Backs Yamal Following Racism Scandal
Catalan police opened an investigation after fans at the match shouted Islamophobic slogans, and the Spanish Football Federation condemned the abuse.
- On Tuesday, March 31, racist, anti-Muslim chants erupted at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt that ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Spectators chanted slogans including, "If you don't jump, you're a Muslim," targeting Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who appeared downcast after the incident occurred 10 minutes into the match.
- Yamal stated, "As a Muslim, this behaviour remains disrespectful and intolerable," while the Spanish Football Federation condemned the incident and affirmed it stands against racism in football.
- The Mossos, Catalan police, opened an official investigation into the chants, which Spanish security services described as "Islamophobic and xenophobic." FIFA will likely issue a fine in the coming weeks.
- Despite the incident, Yamal thanked fans who attended the match and told supporters, "See you at the World Cup," focusing on future international competition despite the disruptive behavior.
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Lamine Yamal responds firmly to racist abuse in Spain
In one of the most critical moments that raises questions about crowd culture in European football stadiums, the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona witnessed a series of racist, anti-Muslim chants during Tuesday 31 March night’s friendly match between Spain and Egypt. The chants sparked outrage from players, officials, and fans alike. Specifically, racists targeted Lamine Yamal. Lamine Yamal targeted by racists The match, which ended in a 0-0 draw, turne…
On Tuesday evening in Barcelona, racist and Islamophobic songs were heard during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt. An investigation was opened this Wednesday by the Spanish justice. This act outraged the country, from the star of football Lamine Yamal to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. - "Tolerable": racist songs during a Spanish match cause indignation in the country (Sports).
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The star of FC Barcelona and the Spanish selection Lamine Yamal denounced on Wednesday the racist songs played in the friendly match against Egypt.
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