"FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings today against the Spanish FA for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt, the governing body said in a statement on Tuesday. It was the latest in a string of similar incidents to overshadow Spanish football in recent years."
"Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim and played in the match, blasted a lack of respect by those who are ignorant and racist. He felt the chants were disrespectful and intolerable, stating it didn't matter that he was not targeted."
"Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned an unacceptable incident while insisting that an uncivil minority would not be allowed to tarnish the country. The Spanish Football Federation had also condemned the chants."
"Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he does not believe that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist. If it was [racist], we would have a problem every weekend at all of the stadiums."
FIFA initiated disciplinary action against the Spanish football federation due to anti-Muslim chants during a friendly match against Egypt. Fans at the RCDE stadium chanted, 'Whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim.' This incident is part of a troubling trend in Spanish football, with previous cases of racial abuse, particularly against Vinicius Junior. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the incident, emphasizing that a minority should not tarnish Spain's image. Lamine Yamal criticized the chants as disrespectful, while Real Madrid's coach questioned Spain's reputation for tolerance.
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