"It's normal that he's affected by what happened. What happened was deplorable. It's an extremely serious issue which we absolutely condemn. It's a massive step backwards."
"The sensation is everything had been planned. Those chanting came to the game to spout hate speech. I doubt many of those involved had any connection to the world of sport."
During a friendly match between Spain and Egypt, anti-Muslim chants were directed at the atmosphere, affecting player Lamine Yamal. Local police in Barcelona are investigating these incidents, which are considered serious and deplorable. The minister for sports in Catalonia condemned the chants, suggesting they were premeditated hate speech. Yamal, a practicing Muslim, has represented Spain despite his Moroccan heritage. FIFA is also reviewing the situation, which could lead to sanctions against Spain for the behavior of its fans during the match.
Read at ESPN.com
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