The Barcelona teenager responded to the chants that were audible inside the RCDE Stadium during the first half of Tuesday’s friendly in Barcelona on Instagram.
“The chant ‘the one who doesn’t jump is a Muslim’ was heard yesterday at the stadium,” Yamal wrote. “As a Muslim, it continues to be disrespectful and intolerable, even though I know I was supporting the opposing team and it wasn’t personal against me.”
The 18-year-old, a devout Muslim, stressed that although such actions might not be representative of all supporters, they nevertheless go too far.

He continued, “I know that not all fanatics are like this, but to those who sing these things: using a religion as a mockery in a field leaves you ignorant and racist people.” “People shouldn’t be disrespected for who they are or what they believe in; football should be enjoyed and encouraged.”

In closing, Yamal thanked the fans who had come to support the squad and said, “See you at the World Cup.”

Since then, authorities have launched an investigation into the chanting that took place during the game versus Egypt, a country with a large Muslim population.