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UEFA to investigate 'Gibraltar is Spanish' chant

Spain Chant Spain players chant 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 victory celebrations

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Source: BBC

UEFA has appointed a disciplinary inspector to investigate Spain captain Alvaro Morata and teammate Rodri after they chanted "Gibraltar is Spanish" during their Euro 2024 victory celebrations.

The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) filed a complaint, citing the chants as provocative and insulting.

The incident occurred in Madrid's Cibeles Square on July 15, after Spain's 2-1 win against England. UEFA will evaluate if the chants violated their disciplinary regulations.

Gibraltar, a British territory since the 18th century, has been a full UEFA member since 2013, while Spain has long claimed it should be returned to Spanish rule.

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Source: BBC