The Spain-Egypt friendly match, intended as a peaceful prelude to the 2026 World Cup, was marred by racist and Islamophobic chants, sparking outrage and highlighting the persistent issue of discrimination in sports. The incident, condemned by players and officials alike, underscores the enduring influence of colonial-era stereotypes and the political dimensions of football as a stage for far-right ideologies.
A few months ago, Vox raised concerns about the possible revival of the «Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla». That project became a reality this Friday, now with an expanded mission that includes combating Rif separatism, which it claims is backed by Algeria.
16 years after the deadly 9/11 attacks, Muslims and Arabs are still looked at in a different way. According to the Council of American Islamic relations, Islamophobia and hate crimes have been on the rise since then. On the 11th of September 2017, two Moroccan nationals who lived in New York during the attacks spoke to Yabiladi about their experiences.