""I am a Muslim, alhamdulillah. Yesterday at the stadium, the chant 'whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim' was heard. I know it was aimed at the opposing team and wasn't something personal against me, but as a Muslim, it is nonetheless disrespectful and intolerable.""
""Using religion as a joke on the pitch makes you look like ignorant, racist people. Football is meant to be enjoyed and cheered on, not to disrespect people for who they are or what they believe in.""
""I realise that not all fans are like that, but to those who chant these things: such actions have no place in football. Thank you to the people who came to support us - see you at the World Cup.""
Lamine Yamal addressed offensive chants during Spain's friendly against Egypt, which created a tense atmosphere. Although the chants were not directed at him, Yamal found them disrespectful due to his faith. He publicly condemned the behavior, stating that using religion as a joke is intolerable and reflects ignorance. Yamal acknowledged that not all fans share this mindset and expressed gratitude to supportive fans. The incident has led to calls for stronger measures against discrimination in football stadiums.
Read at Barca Universal
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