Overview
- Video from Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atlético Madrid shows a fan hurling racist insults at Lamine Yamal during a corner, including “Go to Morocco” and the N-word.
- Lamine Yamal walked off looking upset after the match, with broadcast cameras capturing his swift exit to the dressing room.
- Vinícius Júnior, who spoke Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League tie, praised Yamal for condemning Islamophobic chants and urged players to stand together.
- Catalan police opened an investigation into the anti-Muslim chanting at Spain’s friendly against Egypt at RCDE Stadium, and Spain’s federation issued a public condemnation.
- Reports note that Spanish leagues have pursued more cases and even secured convictions in recent seasons, yet repeated incidents show that punishments have not stopped the abuse.