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FIFA have fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered the partial closure of a section of the stands at Spain's next home friendly after anti-Muslim chants were heard during the national team's match against Egypt in March. The punishment follows an investigation into incidents at the friendly played at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat on 31 March 2026, when supporters repeatedly chanted "If you don't jump, you are a Muslim". According to Reuters, FIFA's disciplinary process found the Spanish federation responsible for the Islamophobic chanting. The ruling has also drawn attention to Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who publicly condemned the abuse after the match and stressed that using religion to mock people was unacceptable. The Spanish federation has rejected the sanction and plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), arguing that the punishment is excessive. Anti-Muslim chants prompt stadium warning The incident occurred during Spain's friendly against Egypt on 31 March, when sections of the crowd repeatedly sang a chant that targeted Muslims. The stadium announcer responded by issuing an audio warning over the public-address system. Officials also displayed a message on the stadium's big screen condemning racist behaviour. The match was further marred by boos and shouts from sections of the crowd during the Egyptian national anthem. The incidents prompted criticism, with the chants becoming a particular concern because of their reference to religious identity. FIFA subsequently investigated the matter before deciding to sanction the Spanish federation. Lamine Yamal condemns Islamophobic abuse Yamal, who represents Spain internationally and is a practising Muslim, spoke out against the chanting after the match. In a public message that attracted widespread attention, the Barcelona forward made clear that he considered the behaviour unacceptable, even though the chants were not directed at him personally. "I am a Muslim, thank God. In the stadium, I heard chants saying that whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim. I know that they were not directed at me but at the opposing team's players, but that is unacceptable because I am a Muslim. Using religion to mock in football stands only reflects that you are ignorant and racist, and it is something that cannot be tolerated." The teenager's response brought further attention to the incident and the use of religious references as a form of abuse at football matches. Yamal also expressed his frustration over the treatment of the Egyptian delegation, particularly the jeering heard during the country's national anthem. "Football is played for enjoyment, not to insult others because of their beliefs and identities." His comments reinforced his position that football should not provide a platform for discrimination based on religion or identity. FIFA impose fine and partial stadium closure Following several months of investigations, FIFA imposed a $20,000 fine on the Spanish Football Federation and ordered the closure of 15% of the stands at Spain's next home friendly. The ruling was upheld by FIFA's internal disciplinary appeals committee, according to reports cited by The Washington Post. The appeals committee maintained the original decision of the disciplinary body, which considered a substantial sanction necessary in response to the incident. The measures represent a financial penalty for the federation as well as a restriction on spectator access at a future home match. Spanish federation plans to appeal The Spanish Football Federation has rejected FIFA's decision and intends to challenge it at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which deals with disputes involving sport. Spanish officials argue that the word "Muslim" is not inherently an insult or a term of denigration. They have also maintained that they assured FIFA that similar incidents would not be allowed to recur. The federation considers the punishment too severe, particularly in view of what it says has been the treatment of comparable incidents in the past. The appeal means the dispute over FIFA's disciplinary action is set to continue, even as the case highlights the wider issue of discriminatory chanting in international football. The controversy surrounding the Spain-Egypt friendly has placed the conduct of supporters, the responsibilities of football authorities and the treatment of religious identity in stadiums under renewed scrutiny.

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