The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) condemned racist and xenophobic chants heard during Spain's friendly international against Egypt on Tuesday. Supporters at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona were warned via the stadium public address system and digital screens to cease the offensive singing, according to Reuters. Officials acted after identifying targeted verbal abuse during the match, which served as a warm-up fixture for upcoming competitive tournaments.
The federation released a statement confirming its zero-tolerance policy toward any form of discrimination in Spanish football. It noted that match officials and security personnel followed established protocols to address the crowd behaviour immediately. According to Sky Sports, the RFEF is working with local authorities to identify individuals involved in the chanting. No arrests have been confirmed yet, but the federation stated it will pursue sanctions against those found responsible. This incident follows a series of high-profile anti-racism campaigns launched by Spanish authorities to improve the atmosphere at national and club fixtures.
