FIFA sanctions Spain over match incident
The International Federation of Football (FIFA) has imposed a fine of $20,000 on the Spanish Football Federation and ordered a partial closure of their stadium for the upcoming friendly match, following repeated chants hostile to Islam by the team's supporters during a match against Egypt last March. The incident occurred at the RCD Ejea stadium near Barcelona, and FIFA rejected the Spanish Federation's explanations, which considered that the word "Muslim" is not insulting, affirming that any term can be considered discriminatory if used in the context of insult or mockery. The penalties come after the chants were repeated, and the Spanish police are investigating the matter. FIFA continues its disciplinary procedures regarding crowd behavior, aiming to deter the recurrence of such racist and discriminatory acts.
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