Lamine Yamal was outraged! He fired back at Spanish fans who chanted religious slurs during the Spain-Egypt friendly match, calling it ignorance and racism, and unacceptable as a Muslim.
On 1 April 2026, Lamine Yamal, the Spanish national team player, posted on his personal social media condemning the behavior of some fans who used religiously discriminatory chants in the stadium, emphasizing that football is meant for enjoyment, not a platform for hatred.
The incident occurred during the international friendly match between Spain and Egypt. During the game, some fans shouted mocking chants saying, "Whoever doesn't jump is a Muslim," targeting Egypt's team.
Recently, Lamine Yamal, a highly talented player and a Muslim, spoke candidly about the issue, saying...
"I am a Muslim, Alhamdulillah."
Yamal began his statement proudly affirming his faith. He acknowledged that while he understood the chant was fan rivalry and not aimed directly at him, as a Muslim, he saw it as completely disrespectful and unacceptable behavior.
"I am a Muslim, Alhamdulillah."
Yesterday at the stadium, the chant “Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim” was heard. I know it was aimed at the opposing team and not personally at me, but as a Muslim, it still lacks respect and is unacceptable.
I understand not all fans behave this way, but to those who chanted: using religion as a subject to mock in football shows ignorance and racism. Football is for fun and support, not for insulting people’s identity or faith.
With all that said, I thank everyone who has supported us. See you at the World Cup.
At the end of his post, Yamal also thanked genuine fans who created a positive atmosphere in the stadium and concluded with determination to meet again at the upcoming World Cup.
This incident received praise from netizens and football fans worldwide, who believe young players should boldly take a stand against racial and religious discrimination to make football truly clean and welcoming for all.