Spain punished by FIFA for Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly
Spain sanctioned by FIFA after incidents at Espanyol's stadium in Barcelona, which staged the friendly with Egypt.
Al Jazeera English reports: Spain sanctioned by FIFA after incidents at Espanyol's stadium in Barcelona, which staged the friendly with Egypt.
This sports story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Egypt, FIFA for Islamophobic and Espanyol.
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- Spain · Europe
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- Egypt, FIFA for Islamophobic, Espanyol, Barcelona
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- Sports
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