Spanish authorities are investigating Islamophobic chants during Tuesday’s goalless friendly against Egypt at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium.
Fans shouted “who doesn’t jump is a Muslim” despite warnings on stadium screens. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños condemned the chants as far-right hatred, while coach Luis de la Fuente called them “intolerable” and urged isolating offenders.
The Spanish Football Federation reaffirmed its stance against racism, and Catalonia’s Mossos d’Esquadra police confirmed an inquiry.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about racism in Spanish football, following repeated abuse cases targeting Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr.
