"I am a Muslim. Yesterday at the stadium the chant the one who doesn't jump is the Muslim' was heard. I know I was playing for the rival team and it wasn't something personal against me but as a Muslim person it doesn't stop being disrespectful and something intolerable."
"Authorities issued a warning on the public address system, then showed a video sign saying racist chants contravened the law, but these were jeered by sections of the fans."
Spain's aspirations to host the 2030 World Cup final faced challenges after racist chants disrupted a friendly match against Egypt. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, but the focus shifted to the xenophobic behavior of some fans. Spanish police are investigating the incidents, which included derogatory chants and disrespect towards Egypt's national anthem. Lamine Yamal, a Muslim player, condemned the chants, emphasizing their disrespectful nature. This incident is part of a troubling trend of racism in Spanish football, affecting players like Vinicius Junior.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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