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FIFA orders partial stadium closure for Spain over anti - Muslim chants

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FIFA has ordered the Spanish football federation to implement a partial stadium closure for the national team's next home friendly match. The disciplinary action comes in response to anti-Muslim chants directed by supporters during a fixture against Egypt.

Under the ruling issued by the global football governing body, at least 15 percent of the available seating capacity must remain empty for the upcoming match. The measure is intended as a sanction following the discriminatory behavior exhibited by fans during the international encounter.

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