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FIFA, Police Probe Anti-Muslim Chants at SpainEgypt Friendly

Open inquiries put fresh focus on the referee's failure to apply anti-racism protocols.

Overview

  • A section of spectators chanted "Chi non salta è musulmano" during the 0–0 friendly at Barcelona's RCDE Stadium on Tuesday.
  • Catalan police opened an investigation into the chants as a possible hate-crime offense.
  • FIFA is reviewing the incident and could fine Spain's federation or restrict crowds at upcoming matches, pending the referee's report.
  • The referee did not activate football’s three-step anti-racism protocol, and local officials said the match should have been stopped earlier.
  • Spain players and staff, including Pedri, Lamine Yamal and coach Luis de la Fuente, condemned the abuse, with coverage linking the case to recurring racism in Spanish football.