ZURICH — FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish soccer federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week.
“FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings on Tuesday against the Spanish FA for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt,” soccer’s governing body said in a statement according to AP.
The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the soccer federation itself.
Spanish police had said they were investigating the behaviour by fans during last Tuesday’s friendly game held in Barcelona.
Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants made by some of the fans at RCDE Stadium were disrespectful and intolerable. The Barcelona star said it didn’t matter that he was not targeted.
