What was the reason? Lamine Yamal "explodes" on social media
The Spanish national team forward Lamine Yamal has described the Islamophobic chants that a part of the RCDE Stadium sang during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt on Tuesday as "an intolerable lack of respect," and has branded those responsible as "ignorant and racist."
TL;DR
- Lamine Yamal called Islamophobic chants at the RCDE Stadium during the Spain vs. Egypt friendly "an intolerable lack of respect."
- He described those responsible for the chants as "ignorant and racist."
- As a Muslim, Yamal found the chants offensive, even if not directed personally.
- He clarified that not all fans participated in the chanting.
- Yamal believes football should be a space for enjoyment and support, not for disrespecting people's beliefs.
- He thanked the fans who offered positive support.