Police in Spain are investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the first half of Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday. At half-time a message warning fans against xenophobic remarks and singing was displayed on the screen at the RCDE Stadium, with the stadium announcer reading out a similar request. The message was repeated early in the second half, leading to whistles from some sections of the crowd. "We are investigating yesterday's Islamophobic and xenophobic chants at RCDE Stadium during the Spain-Egypt friendly match," Catalonia's regional police force wrote on X. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has also condemned the anti-Muslim chants.

Source: BBC April 01, 2026 15:22 UTC