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FIFA sanctions Spain for chants during Egypt match
The International Football Association FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and decided to close at least 15% of seats at an upcoming friendly match, due to discriminatory chants against Muslims during the Spain vs. Egypt match in March. The chants included anti-Muslim remarks, which sparked widespread reactions. FIFA considered that the use of such words, when aimed at insults or mockery, is punishable under anti-discrimination laws. Despite the Spanish Federation’s argument that the words were not explicitly offensive, FIFA's committee emphasized that any language used in a discriminatory context can constitute a violation.
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