This Wednesday morning, in Spain, no one is talking about Spain’s draw against Egypt, nor about Luis de la Fuente’s future list for the World Cup. All eyes are focused on the chants of fans that were heard at RCDE Stadium, the home stadium of Espanyol Barcelona. “He who does not jump is Muslim” was used on at least two occasions.
The Sports Councilor of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Berni Álvarez, expressed this Wednesday his “deep indignation” at the racist chants heard at the RCDE Stadium during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt, and deplored the delay in the implementation of the protocols.
Investigation opened by the Catalan police
“As the events unfolded, I felt great indignation seeing that no action was being taken,” explained the Sports Councilor of the Generalitat of Catalonia Berni Alvarez in an interview with Catalunya Ràdio and SER Catalunya. If the situation had continued, the match would have had to be interrupted. We must be firm in the face of this type of behavior. »
“The racist insults and chants shame us as a society,” also denounced the Minister of Justice, Félix Bolaños, on We continue to work for a country that is tolerant and respectful towards all. » The Catalan police announced this Wednesday the opening of an investigation into “the Islamophobic and xenophobic chants” sung during this meeting.
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