Madrid, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - Spain minister condemns 'racist' chants that marred Egypt friendly

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Spain's Justice Minister Felix Bolanos on Wednesday condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the national football team's 0-0 draw with Egypt the previous evening. "Racist insults and chants embarrass us as a society. The far right will not leave any space free from their hatred, and those who remain silent today will be complicit," Bolanos wrote on X following the incidents in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly. ds/bc ...

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