Police investigate ‘Islamophobic and xenophobic’ chants by Spain fans against Egypt

Chants made during friendly against Egypt in Barcelona

Spain’s coach and justice minister condemn behaviour

Police in Spain are investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants heard during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona.

The Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, on Tuesday night condemned “xenophobic or racist attitudes” after fans repeatedly made anti-Muslim chants and on Wednesday Spain’s justice minister, Félix Bolaños, also spoke out against what happened.