Long live the Muslims, Christians and Jews": the response of Lamine Yamal’s father to the racist chants

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Long live the Muslims, Christians and Jews": the response of Lamine Yamal's father to the racist chants

Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine Yamal’s father, condemned the Islamophobic chants during the Spain-Egypt match at the RCDE Stadium. Through an Instagram live, he advocated for universal tolerance between religions, stating that mutual respect must take precedence over ignorance.

Mounir Nasraoui chose the spontaneity of social networks to respond to the controversy. During a live on Instagram, the father of the FC Barcelona number 10 shared his bitterness in the face of discriminatory slogans. He wanted to speak out publicly to defend the values of peaceful coexistence.

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The message broadcast is intended as a plea for unity beyond beliefs. "Long live Spain, Muslims, Christians and Jews! Long live everyone in the same way!", exclaimed Mounir Nasraoui. He insisted on a simple principle: if we respect others, we will be respected in return.

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This speech was also an opportunity to display his attachment to his identity. During the broadcast, he displayed a Catalan flag placed next to a portrait of his son. This staging shows his pride in Lamine Yamal’s journey, while denouncing the "ignorant" nature of those who use religion as an insult.