Spain penalized with partial stadium closure for discriminatory chants

Published 3h ago · Sanctions

Affects Spain and Egypt · Covered in 2 countries

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Spain received a partial stadium closure from FIFA after supporters shouted Islamophobic chants.

FIFA has sanctioned Spain with a partial stadium closure for the team's next international friendly match. The penalty follows Islamophobic chants sung by supporters during a fixture against Egypt on 31 March. Football authorities enforced the disciplinary action over the discriminatory fan behavior.

The sanctionSpain must leave a section of their stadium empty for their upcoming international friendly.
The causeSupporters chanted discriminatory remarks regarding Muslims repeatedly during a match.
The opponentThe incident occurred during a fixture played against Egypt.

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International football governing bodies have increasingly cracked down on discriminatory and racist fan behavior by imposing stadium closures and fines on national federations.

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FIFA penalized the Spanish national team with a partial stadium closure for discriminatory chants sung by fans during an international friendly against Egypt.

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