UEFA Investigates Spanish Soccer Players Over Controversial Chant

UEFA has initiated disciplinary action against Spanish players Alvaro Morata and Rodri following a controversial chant during a Euro 2024 celebration in Madrid. The players sang "Gibraltar is Spanish," prompting Gibraltar's Football Association to file a formal complaint, leading UEFA to assess potential regulation violations.

UEFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Spanish soccer players Alvaro Morata and Rodri over their conduct during a Euro 2024 presentation in Madrid this month. The incident occurred on July 15, the day after Spain clinched the European Championship with a 2-1 win over England in Berlin. During a public celebration, the players chanted "Gibraltar is Spanish," a statement that sparked controversy.

In response, Gibraltar's Football Association filed a formal complaint with UEFA, European soccer's governing body. UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to determine whether the chant breached regulations.

The charges against Morata and Rodri include violating basic rules of decent conduct and general principles of conduct, misusing sporting events for non-sporting manifestations, and bringing football into disrepute.

(With inputs from agencies.)