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Spain formally apologises to Egypt for 'inappropriate behaviour': we will take strict measures

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Lamine Yamal subjected to racist abuse by Atletico fan

Is this the reason behind Lamine’s outburst at Flick?

Ibrahim Hassan: Egypt’s national team is head and shoulders above the rest of the Arab world… and the behaviour of the Spanish fans is disheartening

Strong comments from an Egyptian football legend

Wilshere claims Spain would call Dowman up for World Cup

Jack Wilshere has made a passionate case for Arsenal’s teenage sensation Max Dowman to be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, insisting that rivals like Spain would not hesitate to cap such a precocious talent. The former Gunners midfielder, who now manages Luton Town, believes the 16-year-old possesses a level of natural ability that even exceeds his own breakthrough years at the Emirates.

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Abu Treika: The Premier League will end up like the Thai League after Salah and Guardiola

Abu Treika highlighted the Spanish manager’s praise for Salah

Manchester City v Liverpool - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Former England star: Salah is devastated and has lost confidence

The Egyptian international missed a penalty

Moroccan star on the Egypt match incident: A lack of respect for religions... but Spain isn’t racist

Chants by some Spanish fans have drawn widespread criticism

Cocorella: Lamine Yamal was not the target of the racist chants

Did Juan García hear words of support from the crowd at the RCDE Stadium?

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Simeone on anti-Islamic racism: ‘We’ve lost respect’

Atlético manager: God willing, we’ll keep fighting until the very end

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Flick backs Yamal following 'intolerable' anti-Muslim chants

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reinforced Lamine Yamal’s powerful anti-racism message following the "intolerable" Islamophobic chants that marred Spain’s recent friendly against Egypt. The 18-year-old winger, a practising Muslim, expressed his disgust after spectators at RCDE Stadium aimed derogatory songs at his faith, prompting a formal investigation by local Catalan police.