Spain Coach Condemns Anti-Muslim Chants at Egypt Game
Luis de la Fuente, Spain's national soccer team coach, criticized xenophobic and racist attitudes after anti-Muslim chants were made during a game against Egypt. De la Fuente expressed 'total repulsion' towards such behavior. The game, a 0-0 draw, was part of Spain's World Cup preparations.
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Spain's national soccer team coach, Luis de la Fuente, has strongly criticized the xenophobic and racist behavior displayed by fans during the team’s recent match against Egypt. The friendly match, held as part of Spain's World Cup preparations, saw anti-Muslim chants directed against the majority-Muslim Egyptian squad and Spain's own player, Lamine Yamal, who is also Muslim.
De la Fuente did not hold back his condemnation post-match, stating he felt 'total and absolute repulsion' toward any form of xenophobia and racism, labeling them as completely intolerable. The game concluded in a 0-0 draw.
Spain is set to face Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, and Uruguay in Group H of the upcoming 48-team World Cup, while Egypt will battle against Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G. Originally scheduled to be played in Qatar, the match location shifted to Spain due to regional disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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