Spain Football Federation Condemns Anti-Muslim Chants at Egypt Friendly

Anti-Muslim chants erupted at Spain's friendly against Egypt.

“The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and coach Luis de la Fuente have condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona during a pre-World Cup friendly”

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Egypt is a majority-Muslim country and Spain's star player Lamine Yamal is Muslim.

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The Royal Spanish Football Federation condemned the chants.

Coach Luis de la Fuente described them as intolerable.

The Mossos d'Esquadra announced they were investigating the chants.

Spain's Justice Minister condemned the incident.

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The chant is regularly sung but usually references the opposition.

RFEF president called the incidents specific and isolated.

“BARCELONA -- Fans were warned several times to stop anti-Muslim chants after a series of such shouts were repeated during the first half of Spain's 0-0 draw in a friendly with Egypt on Tuesday”

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De la Fuente said violent people use football to carve out a space for themselves.

The match was moved from Qatar due to the Middle East conflict.

The incident was the latest in a string of racial abuse incidents.

The Federation instructed stadium speakers to condemn all violence.

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The announcements were met with whistles.