Rabat — The Egyptian Football Association (FA) has issued a strong statement of condemnation against the incidents of racism and disrespectful behavior witnessed during a recent friendly match against Spain in Barcelona. The match, a part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup, was marred by offensive chants directed at Egypt’s players by sections of the crowd. The situation escalated further with boos being heard during the playing of the Egyptian national anthem before the game began.
The Egyptian FA expressed its full condemnation of the incident, emphasizing that such behavior is completely unacceptable in football stadiums. The federation also acknowledged the responses from Spanish authorities, including the football federation, the Ministry of Sport, and several players, who have spoken out against the chants.
The incident has added to the growing list of similar cases in Spanish football, despite ongoing efforts to combat racism and discriminatory behavior. The Egyptian FA expressed gratitude for the reception given to the Egyptian delegation in Barcelona and reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation with Spanish football authorities. Paragraph: The Egyptian FA’s statement underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing racism in football, particularly in Spain, where such incidents continue to occur despite efforts to promote a more inclusive and respectful environment.
Source: moroccoworldnews
