Madrid mayor tells Vinicius Jr to apologise for comments on Spanish racism
4 months, 1 week ago

Madrid mayor tells Vinicius Jr to apologise for comments on Spanish racism

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The mayor of Madrid has blasted Vinicius Jr for his comments on racism in Spain, calling on the Real Madrid forward to apologise because he “lives in one of the most open, welcoming and diverse cities in the world.” Vinicius broke down in tears during a press conference in March, which saw him discuss the regular racist abuse he has received while playing in La Liga ahead of Brazil’s match with Spain. Speaking to CNN in an interview published last week, Vinicius made his feelings clear once more: if racism continues, Spain should be stripped of 2030 World Cup hosting duties. If by 2030 things don’t improve, I think we have to move the location, because if a player doesn’t feel comfortable and safe playing in a country where they can suffer racism it’s a bit difficult.” Vinicius went on to clarify he is referring to pockets of Spanish spectators and was clear he didn’t think the entire country is racist. “I love being here and I love playing for Real Madrid.” open image in gallery Vinicius has been integral to Real Madrid’s recent success Despite explaining his stance, Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida says the player should apologise for criticising a country that he believes largely doesn’t have an issue with racism.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr ahead of Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash
1 week ago

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr ahead of Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing its appeal. Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in Friday’s LaLiga match, and after an appeal, the Spanish FA suspended the striker …

La Liga 2024-25: Fans accused of racism during El Clasico set to be banned from stadiums for a year
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Fans accused of racism during El Clasico set to be banned from stadiums for a year

The Hindu  

Four fans accused of racially insulting forward Lamine Yamal and other Barcelona players during last month’s league ‘El Clasico’ at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium are set to be banned from Spanish stadiums for a year. The Spanish soccer federation’s anti-violence committee on Monday proposed handing the bans — and fines of up to 5,000 euros each — to four …

La Liga: Minor who racially abused Vinicius Jr fined and banned from stadium for one year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Minor who racially abused Vinicius Jr fined and banned from stadium for one year

The Hindu  

A minor who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a Spanish league game against Rayo Vallecano last season has been handed a one-year stadium ban and has also been fined, the club said on Friday. The La Liga champion added that the minor had admitted his wrongdoing, apologised in a letter and accepted the punishment imposed by the …

La Liga 2024-25: Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match

The Hindu  

Three people were arrested for allegedly chanting racist insults at two Barcelona players during an El Clasico match against Real Madrid in October, Spanish police said on Saturday. Spain’s National Police said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday: “Three arrested for uttering racist insults against two football players during the El Clasico match played last October.” …

Vinicius Junior offers ‘support’ response to Lamine Yamal after racist abuse in El Clasico
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinicius Junior offers ‘support’ response to Lamine Yamal after racist abuse in El Clasico

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has offered support …

Getafe president dismisses own player’s racism allegations: ‘He doesn’t understand’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Getafe president dismisses own player’s racism allegations: ‘He doesn’t understand’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Let’s hope that the committees or whoever corresponds understands it.” Uche represented …

'I'm a tormentor of racists!' declares Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans sentenced for racial abuse
7 months ago

'I'm a tormentor of racists!' declares Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans sentenced for racial abuse

New Indian Express  

"I'm a tormentor of racists! ", declared Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans were handed eight-month prison sentences for racially insulting the Real Madrid forward in what has been reported as the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain. In a message posted on social media, Vinicius noted thus: "Many asked me to ignore it, many others …

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
7 months ago

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison …

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
7 months ago

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Three Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain. Many saw it as a turning point in the fight against racism in Spanish soccer, although Vinícius continued to be subjected to racist abuse several months …

Valencia fans sentenced to prison for racist abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr
7 months ago

Valencia fans sentenced to prison for racist abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three fans who racially abused Real Madrid forward …

La Liga: Valencia fans convicted for racist abuse against Vinicius Jr
7 months ago

La Liga: Valencia fans convicted for racist abuse against Vinicius Jr

The Hindu  

Three Valencia football fans were sentenced to eight months in prison on Monday for hate crimes against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr, the first conviction for racist insults in a football stadium in Spain, La Liga announced. “This ruling is great news for the fight against racism in Spain as it repairs the damage suffered by Vinicius Jr and sends …

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison
7 months ago

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison

NPR  

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison toggle caption David Ramos/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe An infamous racist incident targeting a Black athlete in Spain last spring has resulted in prison time, in what La Liga, the country’s famous soccer league, says is a first. A Spanish court sentenced three men to eight months …

Mallorca probing another racial-abuse incident after fan makes monkey gestures at Real Madrid game
9 months ago

Mallorca probing another racial-abuse incident after fan makes monkey gestures at Real Madrid game

New Indian Express  

MADRID: Spanish club Mallorca said Sunday it was working with authorities to identify the fan who made monkey gestures after Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni scored a goal in a Spanish league match this weekend. The young fan was seen on television appearing to make the monkey gestures as Madrid players celebrated Tchouaméni's goal early in the second half at …

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play

China Daily  

MADRID — Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play soccer was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance on Monday. "I am sure that Spain is not a racist country but there are many racists here and many of them are in the stadiums," said Vinicius. Real …

Diseased football world put to shame after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Diseased football world put to shame after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears

Hindustan Times  

Whatever the First World says about racism, however benevolent its stance on racism may be, the fact of the matter is it has not helped much. The kind of racial abuse Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has suffered in the last few years manifests that. Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears during a press conference What Vinicius Junior …

Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal ahead of Brazil friendly
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal ahead of Brazil friendly

The Hindu  

Spain defender Dani Carvajal said Monday his country was not racist ahead of a friendly against Brazil arranged to support the fight against racism. Spain arranged a friendly against Vinicius’ Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday under the slogan “One Skin” to help combat racism. “I don’t think Spain is a racist country,” Carvajal, a team-mate of Vinicius’ at …

Vinicius Jr. breaks down while talking about racist abuse: 'Racism reducing my desire to play football'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinicius Jr. breaks down while talking about racist abuse: 'Racism reducing my desire to play football'

Firstpost  

Vinicius’ Brazil will face Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Tuesday under the slogan “One Skin” to help combat racism Brazil forward Vinicius Junior cries while talking about the racist abuse he's suffered in Spain. AFP Vinicius Jr. said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racist abuse aimed at him continue to pile …

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid winger says he ‘will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more’. Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr broke down in tears and said he was struggling to stay motivated and enjoy playing football due to the recurring racist abuse he is subjected to in Spain. During an emotional news conference ahead of …

Vinicius Jnr breaks down in tears during press conference when asked about racism - with Brazil and Real Madrid star a frequent target for abuse in Spain
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinicius Jnr breaks down in tears during press conference when asked about racism - with Brazil and Real Madrid star a frequent target for abuse in Spain

Daily Mail  

He was as recently as last month targeted, seemingly by young fans, in Morocco Brazil forward Vinicius Junior broke down in tears as he was asked about the racist abuse he has suffered in Spain. The Madrid star was asked why he thought he was singled out for racist abuse and he said: ‘It’s something very sad that happens in …

Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he’s losing desire to play because of insults
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he’s losing desire to play because of insults

Associated Press  

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears on Monday while talking about the racist insults that he has been subjected to in Spain, saying that he is losing his desire to keep playing because of what he has been going through. I’ve made so many official complaints but no one is ever punished.” The Spain-Brazil game is taking place …

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil

The Hindu  

Vinicius Junior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment to make sure everyone noticed. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed a few Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee,” and a day earlier some Barcelona fans allegedly chanted “Die, Vinícius.” “I hope you have already thought about …

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil

Associated Press  

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment to make sure everyone noticed. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed a few Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee,” and a day earlier some Barcelona fans allegedly chanted “Die, Vinícius.” “I hope you have already …

Real Madrid files complaint against referee not reporting abuse against Vinicius Jr
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Real Madrid files complaint against referee not reporting abuse against Vinicius Jr

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid have filed a complaint against the referee who handled their game at Osasuna on Saturday for not including alleged racist insults aimed at their forward Vinicius Jr in his match report, the club said in a statement on Monday. The 23-year-old Brazil international, who scored twice as La Liga leaders Real won 4-2 at the El Sadar Stadium, …

Real Madrid Releases Official Statement In Concern With Racism Against Vinicius Jr
10 months ago

Real Madrid Releases Official Statement In Concern With Racism Against Vinicius Jr

ABP News  

La Liga giants Real Madrid have released an official statement on Friday, March 15, which is in concern with the ongoing racism and discrimination against star forward Vinicius Jr. Racism against the Brazilian is not a new case and has long been presisting ever since his arrival in the country. “Real Madrid C. F. has filed a complaint with the …

Real Madrid ask Spanish prosecutors to investigate latest racist chants targeting Vinícius
10 months ago

Real Madrid ask Spanish prosecutors to investigate latest racist chants targeting Vinícius

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid has filed a complaint with Spanish state prosecutors asking them to investigate the reported racist chants aimed at forward Vinícius Júnior outside the stadiums of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona before Champions League games this week. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between …

LaLiga to report ‘deplorable’ racist Vinicius Jr chants to legal authorities
10 months ago

LaLiga to report ‘deplorable’ racist Vinicius Jr chants to legal authorities

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LaLiga will report the “deplorable racist chants” aimed …

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment
10 months ago

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish league will report what it called “lamentable racist chants” aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior before Atletico Madrid’s Champions League game. Vinícius on Thursday retweeted a video that showed Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee” before the team played Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League. The league said it was “deeply committed …

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is 'racially abused by young fans' while taking part in friendly match with school kids in Morocco
10 months ago

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is 'racially abused by young fans' while taking part in friendly match with school kids in Morocco

Daily Mail  

A video has emerged of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr being subjected to racial abuse by young fans on a recent visit to Morocco. The Brazilian winger enjoyed a brief getaway in the North African country last month and spent time meeting fans and playing football with youngsters. Vinicius Jr spent time playing football with youngsters during hi strip to …

Atletico Madrid Fan Arrested for Threatening Little Girl Wearing Vinicius Junior Jersey
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid Fan Arrested for Threatening Little Girl Wearing Vinicius Junior Jersey

News 18  

Spanish police have arrested an Atletico Madrid fan for using racist language and death threats to terrorize an eight-year-old girl who was wearing a shirt of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior. The child suffered a “strong anxiety attack” due to the racist attack before the game at Atletico’s stadium last Sept. 24, Spain’s National Police said on Thursday. The police …

Spanish league to denounce fan who touched player’s backside during game
11 months, 1 week ago

Spanish league to denounce fan who touched player’s backside during game

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish league will take action against the young fan who appeared to touch the backside of a Sevilla player during a game. The league will also denounce alleged racist insults against Sevilla player Yasser En-Nesyri in the same game, a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano on Monday. I hope that the action that has to be taken …

Vinicius Jr launches anti-racism campaign in Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Vinicius Jr launches anti-racism campaign in Brazil

The Hindu  

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr stepped up the fight against racism on Monday by launching a campaign under the slogan “Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it” on billboards across the country for Black Awareness Day. Alongside the campaign he has also launched through his foundation the “Anti-Racism Education Handbook”, which aims to help schools make the educational environment more inclusive …

Alleged racial abuse of Vinicius probed
1 year, 2 months ago

Alleged racial abuse of Vinicius probed

China Daily  

Barcelona said it would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in its 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home supporter calling the Brazilian winger a "monkey", while an object that looks like a banana skin also appears to be thrown from elsewhere. Vinicius, jeered by fans …

LaLiga: Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico
1 year, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico

Firstpost  

Vinicius has been the victim of racist abuse on multiple other occasions during his time in Spain, although often no action has been taken by the law Barcelona said they would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in their 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home …

Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico

The Hindu  

Barcelona said it would investigate the alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in its 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home supporter calling the Brazilian winger a “monkey”, while an object that looks like a banana skin also appears to be thrown from elsewhere. “FC Barcelona will …

Xavi Hernandez doesn’t approve Barcelona spokesman’s post attacking Vinicius
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi Hernandez doesn’t approve Barcelona spokesman’s post attacking Vinicius

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he did not like a social media post from a club spokesman dismissing racist abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior and calling him a “clown” ahead of the Clasico on Saturday. “It’s not racism, deserves a slap for being a clown,” wrote Barcelona directors’ board spokesman Mikel Camps on social media during Madrid’s win …

Vinicius Junior and racism in Spanish football – has anything changed?
1 year, 2 months ago

Vinicius Junior and racism in Spanish football – has anything changed?

New York Times  

This article is part of The Athletic’s series celebrating UK Black History Month. ‘Clubs should be properly punished’ Spanish writer, anti-racism activist and Valencia fan Moha Gerehou has written about Vinicius Jr and racism for Spanish publications including eldiario.es. Edjogo-Owono: Vinicius Jr’s case is very special, as he is a Real Madrid player, and Real Madrid are both the most …

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game
1 year, 2 months ago

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game

The Hindu  

Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behaviour,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. RELATED | Real Madrid held to draw by battling Sevilla Vinícius, who has regularly faced racist abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode …

Vinicius Junior praises Sevilla for their swift response to 'racist incident' during Real Madrid clash as he highlights 'another sad episode for Spanish football' as two fans are seen making racist ge
1 year, 2 months ago

Vinicius Junior praises Sevilla for their swift response to 'racist incident' during Real Madrid clash as he highlights 'another sad episode for Spanish football' as two fans are seen making racist ge

Daily Mail  

The winger praised Sevilla for taking action against the 'racist behaviour' Vinicius Junior has been targeted by racist abuse on multiple occasions Sevilla removed a fan from the stadium and handed them to the authorities Sevilla expelled a fan from its stadium and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed 'xenophobic and racist behavior' in Saturday's home …

Valencia condemns Vinicius Junior’s court statement alleging entire stadium racially insulted him
1 year, 3 months ago

Valencia condemns Vinicius Junior’s court statement alleging entire stadium racially insulted him

The Hindu  

Valencia strongly condemned Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior on Thursday for allegedly saying in court that all of its fans racially abused him during a game last season. “In the wake of the information published regarding the alleged statement made in court by the footballer Vinícius Júnior claiming that the entire Mestalla Stadium had uttered racist insults at the match …

Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr
1 year, 6 months ago

Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr

The Hindu  

The Rio de Janeiro government named an anti-racism law after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr on Wednesday which will see sporting events stopped or suspended in the event of racist conduct. READ: Di Maria joins Benfica as a free agent for second stint The ‘Vini Jr law’, unanimously approved by the Rio government in June, includes protocol on how to …

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr chosen to lead new Fifa anti-racism committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr chosen to lead new Fifa anti-racism committee

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has …

Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius Junior abuse
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius Junior abuse

Firstpost  

Madrid: The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales and his Brazilian counterpart Ednaldo Rodrigues revealed their plans for the game at Madrid’s stadium, alongside Spain internationals …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players stands as a graphic reminder of the racism that sweeps through European soccer. Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players – Vinicius Junior - stands as a …

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults against Vinicius
1 year, 7 months ago

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults against Vinicius

The Hindu  

Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain’s State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, the country’s Sports Commission said on Monday. Four men were fined 60,001 euros and banned from sports venues for two years after hanging a banner reading “Madrid hates Real” and an inflatable …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an …

Disgusted by racism targeting Vinicius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him
1 year, 7 months ago

Disgusted by racism targeting Vinicius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him

The Hindu  

The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish football stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The city’s enormous bayside Ferris wheel this week exhibits a clenched Black fist and the scrolling words: “EVERYONE AGAINST RACISM.” “My total repudiation of the episode of racism suffered by our ace and the pride …

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

Associated Press  

MADRID — The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has taken Spain to what could be a turning point in the fight against racism in soccer. “What is it going to take to criminalize these people?” Vinícius said this week in one of his many posts on Twitter criticizing the lack of …

Valencia Punishment for Vinicius Jr Racist Abuse Reduced
1 year, 7 months ago

Valencia Punishment for Vinicius Jr Racist Abuse Reduced

News 18  

Valencia’s punishment for their fans’ racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was reduced on Friday after the La Liga side appealed against it. The Spanish side must close the south stand of their Mestalla stadium for three home matches instead of the five-game ban initially set by the Spanish football federation’s Competition Committee on Wednesday. Three Valencia fans …

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “What is it going to take to criminalize these …

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