Spanish league match briefly interrupted because of racist chants

Soccer-Racial abuse halts Athletic Bilbao's LaLiga match at Espanyol

(Reuters) - Athletic Bilbao\'s LaLiga game at Espanyol was temporarily halted after visiting striker Inaki Williams reported alleged racist abuse towards teammate Maroan Sannadi in Sunday\'s 1-1 draw.  Read full story

Liga's match between Espanyol Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao was temporarily stopped on Sunday at the 16th minute due to racist insults against Maroan Sannadi.

The referee decided to stop the game between the Catalans and the Basques on Sunday for three minutes.

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In the 16th minute, referee Cuadra Fernandez was forced to activate the anti-racism protocol for insults to Bilbao forward Maroan Sannadi and reported by his teammate Inaki Williams.

MADRID (AP) — Athletic Bilbao's match against Espanyol in the Spanish league was briefly interrupted Sunday because of racist chants from fans.

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In the 16th minute, referee Cuadra Fernandez was forced to activate the anti-racism protocol for insults to Bilbao winger Inaki Williams.