The joy of Spain's return home to celebrate its recent triumph at the height of continental glory has been shattered by a ripple of controversy. In this grand celebration, the well-known singer Lodi Kasjandi and the popular striker Aihuaru Morada, uncharacteristically on the public stage performed a controversial "national territorial sovereignty" song, which immediately triggered the close attention of the European Football Association, once the evidence is confirmed, the two are afraid to face severe punishment.
It is reported that Lodi Kasjandi and Ewalu Morada chanted from the stage: "Gibraltar, our territory, Gibraltar, our territory!" The remark enraged the Gibraltar Football Association, which then submitted a complaint to UEFA. In the face of the public outcry, UEFA quickly issued a statement making it clear that it would conduct an in-depth investigation into the incident and emphasizing that sporting events should not be used as a platform for the dissemination of political disputes.
Gibraltar, the land in the south of Spain that was once inherently Spanish, was accidentally occupied by the British in 1713 and remains a disputed sovereignty between the two countries. Although few in Spain are advocating the return of Gibraltar, the move by Lodi Casciandi and Evaluemorada appears to be an attempt to use the international arena to reassert their claim.
Similarly, the International Football Association (FIFA) has also taken a serious view of an incident in which a group of international players celebrated their victory in the Argentine American title race by singing a song that allegedly insulted black French players. The protagonist, Ansel Fernandes, could even face a 12-match suspension from the English Football Board. It seems that Lodi Casciandi and Alvaro Morada may not be able to escape from the "backstabbing" this time.
