The Moroccan Omar El Hilali, the right-back for Espanyol, opened a sensitive topic during his interview with "La Vanguardia" newspaper, where he spoke candidly about his experience on the field, addressing sports issues and others related to racism.

The player emphasized that his focus is currently on helping his team remain in the Spanish league, stressing that he is not considering any future steps before achieving this goal.

In another context, Hilali expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions of his colleague Rafa Mir, affirming his complete rejection of any misconduct and his unwillingness to accept such situations within the team.

The player also criticized the offensive chants targeting Muslims in some stadiums, considering them a clear and unacceptable insult, both to the players and to religions in general.

Hilali cited the young star Lamine Yamal, noting that he is a model of a Muslim player representing Spain and deserves respect, not abuse.

He emphasized that targeting religious beliefs affects the dignity of the players, explaining that such chants would not be acceptable if they targeted any other religion.

Regarding his personal life, the Espanyol player explained his religious commitment, emphasizing his dedication to fasting during the month of Ramadan since he was young, and his pride in this obligation.

Al-Hilali concluded his remarks by referring to his future with the club, noting that his contract extends until 2027. He emphasized that he prefers to postpone discussions about renewal, focusing entirely on saving his team and achieving stability at the present time.