Spanish Football Federation Appeals FIFA Sanctions to CAS
Summary
The Spanish Football Federation will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA upheld sanctions over anti-Islam chants by fans during a match against Egypt. FIFA fined the federation $20,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure for its next home friendly.
Key Points
- The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is appealing FIFA's sanctions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after its initial appeal was rejected.
- FIFA fined RFEF $20,000 and ordered at least 15% of capacity at Spain's next home friendly to be closed over anti-Islam slogans from supporters.
- RFEF argued the chants should be treated under FIFA's article on political, ideological or religious messages rather than discrimination and racism.
- Spanish police investigated the incident, and RFEF said it cooperated fully and took immediate steps after learning of it.
