Patriotic chants drown out anti-Spain banners at San Fermín bullfight

During a San Fermín bullfight in Pamplona, a group of protesters displayed banners reading "Puta España" and "Puta selección", sparking an immediate backlash from the crowd. The majority of attendees responded with loud chants of "Viva España" and "Yo soy español, español, español," effectively silencing the protest. Source: El Mundo Source: El Español

The incident occurred during the fourth corrida of the festival, featuring bullfighters Morante de la Puebla, Borja Jiménez, and Pablo Aguado. The event coincided with Spain's World Cup match against Belgium in Los Angeles, adding to the charged atmosphere. Source: El Mundo

Witnesses reported that the protesters also displayed ikurriñas (Basque flags) alongside the banners. Source: El Español The counter-chants included shouts of "fuera, fuera" and insults aimed at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Source: El Mundo El Español described the response as "silencing the radicals with education," while El Mundo noted the crowd's escalation from boos to patriotic songs.

The bullfight later resumed, with Morante de la Puebla praised for his "temple, calm, and masterful simplicity." Source: El Español The dual focus on the bullring and the distant World Cup match highlighted the blend of traditional and modern Spanish fervor.