Summary
FIFA started an investigation into the Spanish football federation after anti-Muslim chants were heard at a match between Spain and Egypt. The incident is part of ongoing issues in Spanish football related to discriminatory behavior. Spanish officials and players have condemned the chants as disrespectful and intolerant.
Key Facts
- FIFA is looking into the Spanish football federation due to anti-Muslim chants at a match between Spain and Egypt.
- The chants occurred during a friendly match at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on March 31.
- The phrase chanted was "Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim."
- Spanish authorities and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the incident.
- Spanish police are also investigating the chants as Islamophobic and xenophobic.
- The Spanish Football Federation and player Lamine Yamal criticized the chants.
- Lamine Yamal, a Muslim and a player in the match, called the incident disrespectful.
- Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa remarked that Spain is generally tolerant and not racist.
