It was the latest in a string of similar incidents to overshadow Spanish football in recent years, with Real Madrid's Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior in particular repeatedly racially abused. The game in Catalonia was moved from Qatar due to the war in the Middle East and was played out in a hostile environment from the start. Just before the half-hour mark, against the run of play, Egypt's Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush hit the post, underlining his side's potential at the World Cup when they face Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in Group G.
Author: AFP
Published at: 2026-03-31 21:54:25
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