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The Spanish Government on Anti-Islamic Racism: We Are Dealing with a Backward Minority… and the National Team Is No Exception
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The Muslim TimesThe Spanish government on anti-Islamic racism: We are dealing with a backward minority… and the national team is no exception
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt, which took place yesterday, Tuesday, at the RCDE Stadium (Espanyol’s ground) in Barcelona, as part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
The Catalan police opened an investigation this Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after racist songs by football fans. Tuesday, March 31, in Barcelona, during the Spain-Egypt match, thousands of Roja supporters sang: "Who doesn't jump is Muslim".An umpteenth racist scandal in Spanish football.
Pedro Sánchez has reacted to the racist episode that took place last Tuesday night at Cornellá stadium during the first part of the friendly selection between Spain and Egypt. The president of the government has condemned the chants of “Muslim who does not boat!” played by the fans of the Spanish team in the match in Barcelona. “Yesterday’s episode in Cornellà is unacceptable and should not be repeated. We cannot allow an incivic minority to tar…
Following the racist songs heard during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez spoke.
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