Spanish Football Federation condemn racist chants
The Spanish Football Federation condemned racist chants by Spanish fans during a friendly match against Egypt. The chants, which included an anti-Muslim slur, were heard during the first half and after halftime, prompting a message from the federation and the stadium's loudspeaker system to refrain from discriminatory behavior.
Spanish fans were heard chanting racist slurs during a friendly match against Egypt. The chants, which included an anti-Muslim slur, were condemned by the Spanish Football Federation. A message was relayed over the stadium's loudspeaker system asking fans to refrain from racist, homophobic, or xenophobic chants. The incident occurred during the first half and after halftime. Spain and Egypt were playing in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish team and management denounced the chants, with manager Luis de la Fuente giving an absolute rejection of xenophobic and racist attitudes.
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