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Spain Football Match Sparks Outrage Over Islamophobic Chants

4/1/2026

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Spanish police are investigating Islamophobic and xenophobic chants at a March 31 Spain–Egypt friendly.
Fans booed the national anthem and chanted, "whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim," prompting condemnation.
Lamine Yamal, Spain's forward, called the behavior intolerable and criticized using religion as mockery.
Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, called the actions "deplorable" and urged isolating such individuals.
The Spanish Football Federation reiterated its stance against racism; FIFA awaits reports.

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Spanish police are investigating Islamophobic and xenophobic chants at a March 31 Spain–Egypt friendly.
Fans booed the national anthem and chanted, "whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim," prompting condemnation.
Lamine Yamal, Spain's forward, called the behavior intolerable and criticized using religion as mockery.
Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, called the actions "deplorable" and urged isolating such individuals.
The Spanish Football Federation reiterated its stance against racism; FIFA awaits reports.