Spain to appeal to CAS after FIFA penalty for Islamophobic chants
Spain appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA sanctions for fans' behaviour during Egypt friendly.
Al Jazeera English reports: Spain appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA sanctions for fans' behaviour during Egypt friendly.
This sports story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include FIFA, CAS and Islamophobic.
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- Spain · Europe
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- FIFA, CAS, Islamophobic, Court of Arbitration for Sport
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- Sports
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