FIFA opens case against Spanish fed. over anti-Muslim chants

"FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the RFEF for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt, with fines and stadium closures among the potential penalties."

"I am Muslim, alhamdulillah [thanks be to God]. In the stadium there were chants of 'If you don't jump, you're a Muslim.' I know it was against the opposition and nothing personal, but as a Muslim it is still disrespectful and completely intolerable."

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation after anti-Muslim chants were heard during a friendly match against Egypt. Supporters chanted a derogatory phrase targeting Muslims. FIFA reviewed video evidence and reports from officials before deciding on potential penalties, including fines and stadium closures. Local police are also investigating the incident. RFEF president and the national team coach condemned the chants, which affected player Lamine Yamal, a practicing Muslim, who expressed his distress over the situation.

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