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Spain Police Probe Anti-Muslim Chants at Egypt Friendly

Spanish police are investigating xenophobic chants by Spain fans during a friendly against Egypt in Barcelona. The national coach and justice minister condemned the anti‑Muslim behaviour.

Police in Spain are probing anti‑Muslim chants made by Spain supporters during a friendly against Egypt in Barcelona. The national coach, Luis de la Fuente, and justice minister Félix Bolaños both condemned the xenophobic and racist behaviour.

The investigation follows reports that fans repeatedly shouted anti‑Muslim slogans, prompting officials to call for zero tolerance of such conduct.