UEFA could take disciplinary measures against members of the Spanish national team due to Gibraltar chanting after their Euro 2024 victory.
Spain’s triumph in the Euro 2024 final over England was a moment of immense joy and celebration for La Roja and their fans.
Spain secured their first major tournament win in 12 years by defeating England in the Euro 2024 final, thanks to a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.
The victory sparked jubilant celebrations that continued well into the night and culminated in a grand trophy parade in Madrid.
However, a scandal involving two important Spanish players, Rodri and Alvaro Morata, has cast a cloud on the post-victory festivities. The duo is currently under investigation by UEFA following complaints about their conduct during the trophy celebrations.
During the celebrations at Madrid’s Cibeles fountain, Rodri and Morata were filmed leading chants of “Gibraltar is Spanish”. This chant, referring to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, has sparked significant controversy. The Gibraltar Football Association quickly filed a formal complaint with UEFA, labeling the chants as “extremely provocative and insulting.”
UEFA responded by launching a disciplinary investigation into the actions of Rodri and Morata. A statement from the governing body confirmed the appointment of an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to evaluate a potential violation of UEFA’s regulations.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is being appointed to evaluate a potential violation of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations by the players Rodrigo Hernández Cascante and Álvaro Morata in the context of conduct that occurred during the public presentation of the UEFA EURO 2024 trophy in Madrid on 15 July 2024. Further information regarding this matter will be made available in due course,” UEFA announced.
Historical context and political sensitivity
Gibraltar has been a British territory since 1713 and has…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-07-20 17:32:31
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