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Spain Fans Face Investigation Over Anti-Muslim Chants

Published April 1, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · The Guardian

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

During the Spain‑Egypt friendly in Barcelona, fans repeatedly chanted anti‑Muslim slogans, prompting an investigation by Spanish police.

Both Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente and Justice Minister Félix Bolaños publicly denounced the chants as xenophobic and racist, calling for accountability.

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