Have a look at the meaning and translation of the Gibraltar is Spanish chant
Amidst the controversy of Copa America winner Argentina team members’ viral video, there is a new video making rounds on the internet, though this one isn’t of Argentina players but Spain!
What got confused? Worry not, here’s all the information you need to know:
Social media platforms are currently buzzing with a viral video featuring Spain players celebrating after their 2-1 victory against England in Euro 2024 finals.
‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ chant lyrics meaning and translation as Spain football team song goes viral
However, the highlight of the video which has grabbed everyone’s attention is the chants that can be heard in the viral video. Still confused? Let me simplify it for you!
What Exactly Happened?
During a victory celebration in Madrid, players from the Spain football team led crowds in chants of “Gibraltar is Spanish” and midfielder Rodri, who is now being harshly criticized was among those chanting.
Rodri who was named Player of the Tournament in Euro 2024 for his impressive performance is now receiving backlash and criticism from fans and experts both after he was seen chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” alongside right-winger Lamine Yamal on stage.
The viral video also features team’s captain, Alvaro Morata, who later led the crowds with the same chant. The incident took place when tens of thousands of Spanish fans gathered in Central Madrid on Monday.
The crowd who gathered to celebrate team’s 2-1 triumph over England can be seen waving flags in the viral video. Fans who dressed in Spain’s red and yellow, cheered as the players toured the city in an open-top bus.
Special celebrations ❤️🇪🇸#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/BPbOm5c1CO
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 16, 2024
The parade concluded in Cibeles square, where the European Championship trophy was presented.
About Gibraltar
For the curious, Gibraltar is a British enclave at Spain’s southern tip, under British rule since the 18th Century. Though, Spain has long sought its return.
Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory with a population of just over 34,000, was ceded to Britain by Spain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht and has been an important naval base.
Gibraltar has been a full UEFA member since 2013 and even competed in Euro 2024, finishing last in qualifying Group B with 0 points.
After the chant video went viral, Gibraltar’s Football Association lodged an official complaint with UEFA, calling the celebrations “extremely provocative and insulting.”
The Gibraltar FA to make official complaint to UEFA following Spanish Men’s National Team Euro 2024 celebrationshttps://t.co/GWKGrPrlhM
— Gibraltar FA (@GibraltarFA) July 16, 2024
What Did Gibraltar FA Say?
After learning about the viral video, the Gibraltar FA condemned the team’s behavior and states that they had “noted the extremely provocative and insulting nature of the celebrations around the Spanish Men’s national team winning Euro 2024,” adding that “football has no place for behavior of this nature.”