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Spain Fans Face Investigation Over Anti-Muslim Chants

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

Police in Spain are probing reports of Islamophobic and xenophobic chants made by supporters during the Spain vs. Egypt friendly in Barcelona. The investigation follows repeated anti‑Muslim remarks that drew criticism from Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente and Justice Minister Félix Bolaños, who both denounced the behaviour as xenophobic and racist.