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Spain Fans Face Investigation Over Anti-Muslim Chants

Police are investigating Islamophobic and xenophobic chants heard from Spain fans during the friendly against Egypt in Barcelona, after coach Luis de la Fuente and Justice Minister Félix Bolaños condemned the behaviour.

During the Spain‑Egypt friendly in Barcelona, fans repeatedly chanted anti‑Muslim slogans, prompting police to launch an investigation into the alleged Islamophobic and xenophobic behaviour.

Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente and Justice Minister Félix Bolaños publicly denounced the chants, calling them unacceptable and demanding accountability.