MADRID — During a Spanish league match between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol, the game faced a temporary halt due to racist chants from the crowd.
The referee implemented the anti-racism protocol approximately 20 minutes into the match, leading to a pause in the action while the situation was addressed.
Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams spoke out after the game, condemning the discriminatory remarks that were directed towards his teammate Maroan Sannadi.
Williams himself has been a target of racist abuse during previous encounters with Espanyol.
The interruption lasted around three minutes, during which organizers relayed a message to the audience stressing the legal consequences associated with such behavior.
The match ultimately concluded in a 1-1 draw, with the incidents casting a shadow over the sporting event.
