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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – The coach of Spain’s national soccer team has accused fans of “xenophobic or racist attitudes” after they repeated anti-Muslim chants during a game against Egypt.<\/p>\n

Coach Luis de la Fuente was speaking after fans chanted mocking Muslims during Tuesday’s friendly. This was part of Spain’s preparations. world cup<\/span>. <\/p>\n

“I am completely and absolutely disgusted by xenophobic and racist attitudes. They cannot stand,” coach de la Fuente said after the 0-0 draw. <\/p>\n

Egypt is a Muslim-majority country, and Spain’s star player Lamine Yamal is also Muslim.<\/p>\n

Spain is scheduled to play Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, and will also face Cape Verde and Uruguay in Group H. Tournament game with 48 teams<\/span>. Egypt will play Group G against Belgium, New Zealand and Iran.<\/p>\n

Spain hosts Egypt in the match, which was originally scheduled to be held in Qatar before the region was affected by the Iran war. The “Finalissima” match between South American champions Argentina and Argentina will be held there. european champion spain<\/span> It was cancel<\/span> After failing to agree to a schedule change. <\/p>\n

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