Real Madrid coach insists Spain ‘not racist’ despite Islamophobic chant | Football News
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa defended Spain against accusations of racism, stating that the country is tolerant despite Islamophobic chanting during a friendly match. Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona forward who is Muslim, condemned the chants as "ignorant and racist." Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, called the incident unacceptable and stated that Spain is a diverse and tolerant country.
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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa defended Spain against accusations of racism, despite Islamophobic chanting during a friendly match.
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FIFA initiated disciplinary action against the Spanish Football Federation for anti-Muslim chants at a recent international friendly.
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