Respect, solidarity and coexistence: government condemns yesterday's chants | OneFootball

The national sports scene has been shaken following the regrettable incidents that took place yesterday at the RCDE Stadium.

During the international match between the national teams of Spain and Egypt, racist chants were heard, prompting an immediate institutional response from the Government.

Milagros Tolón, Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, was unequivocal in her assessment of what happened at the blanquiazul ground. Through a message on X, the minister wanted to stress that the fundamental values of sport are incompatible with any display of intolerance or discrimination toward players.

"Sport is effort, work and talent, but also respect, solidarity and coexistence", Tolón stated. The minister went a step further by asserting that hate, racism and xenophobia have no place in stadiums or in our society. 

Boos during the Egyptian anthem

Yesterday’s incidents at the RCDE Stadium were not limited to chants against Muslims. During the formal anthem ceremony, several fans whistled and expressed their disapproval of Egypt’s national anthem.

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