The Spain and Barcelona player Lamine Yamal has expressed his impression on social media after the chants of “Muslim who does not jump” were heard last night in the Spain-Egypt match at the RCD Stadium.
The young striker, who is a Muslim, left the field first, downcast and affected after what happened 10 minutes into the match at Espanyol’s stadium, where Luis de la Fuente’s side could only manage a goalless draw against Egypt
Lamine Yamal’s reflection after “Muslim who doesn’t jump”
“I am a Muslim, alhamdulillah [praise be to God].Yesterday in the stadium I heard the chant “he who does not jump is a Muslim”. I know it was about the opposing team and it wasn’t something personal against me, but as a Muslim person it is still disrespectful and intolerable.
As a Muslim person, it is disrespectful and intolerable
I understand that not all fans are like that, but to those who sing these things: using a religion as a mockery on a field makes you look like ignorant and racist people.Football is to be enjoyed and encouraged, not to disrespect people for who they are or what they believe in.That said, thanks to the people who came to cheer us on, see you at the World Cup.
Reactions at all levels
After what happened and at the end of the match, members of the Spanish team and the RFEF were openly outraged by what happened, as was the case of Rafael Louzan, Luis de la Fuente or some of the senior players.
The Mossos have already opened an investigation after an episode that has tarnished the image of Spain and which, almost certainly, will end with a fine from FIFA in the coming weeks.
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