FIFA orders partial stadium closure for Spain over anti-Muslim chants
Most outlets reported that FIFA ordered a partial stadium closure for Spain’s next home friendly following anti-Muslim chants by fans during a match against Egypt. The coverage generally emphasized the disciplinary action and the context of the incident. One outlet also mentioned the $20,000 fine imposed on the Spanish football federation.
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FIFA orders stadium closure for Spain over anti-Muslim chants
FIFA has fined the Spanish football federation $20,000 and ordered at least 15% of the stadium seats to be closed for Spain’s next home friendly after supporters directed Islamophobic chants during a 0-0 draw against Egypt in March. The sanctions follow incidents at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona on March 31, when some Spanish fans chanted, “Who doesn’t jump is a Muslim,” during the World Cup ...
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Spain handed partial stadium closure after anti-Muslims chant
Spain must play their next international friendly with a partial stadium closure after supporters sang a discriminatory chant about Muslims during a game against Egypt on 31 March. A group of Spain home fans were heard chanting around the 10th minute of the first half, and once more at the beginning of the second half. […]
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FIFA orders partial stadium closure for Spain over anti-Muslim chants
15% of seats to close during Spain's next home friendly following discriminatory chants at match against Egypt
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