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.