Real Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius targeted by racist abuse
Real Madrid say racism directed at Vinicius Junior constitutes a ‘hate crime’ and have filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General’s Office.
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7 people arrested in Spain linked to racial abuse cases against Vinícius Júnior
MADRID: Seven people accused of racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior have been arrested in Spain, police said Tuesday. Three were detained in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinícius in a Spanish league match on Sunday. Four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January.
Three Detained Over Racist Insults Against Vinicius Junor: Spanish Police
Spanish police arrested Tuesday three youths suspected of hurling racist insults at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during a weekend match, sparking an international outcry. The 22-year-old Brazilian international forward was targeted by a home supporter during a 1-0 defeat at Valencia on Sunday and was later sent off. He has often been racially abused at stadiums across Spain this season. "Police arrested today three young people in Valencia for the racist behaviour that occurred Sunday in the match between Valencia and Real Madrid," Spain's National Police said in a statement.
Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr
The lights on Rio de Janeiro's iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer were switched off for an hour on Monday (May 22) night in a display of solidarity with Vinicius Jr after the Brazil forward was racially abused during a club match in Spain.
Three people arrested in Spain over racist insults against Vinicius Jr
MADRID : Spanish police have arrested three people in the eastern city of Valencia in connection with racist slurs allegedly hurled at Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr during Sunday's match at Valencia's Mestalla stadium, police said on Tuesday.
Real Madrid's Ancelotti expects Vinicius Jr to stay on at club
MADRID : Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he expected Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr to remain at the Spanish club despite facing racist abuse in several La Liga matches.
Madrid police arrest four in connection with Vinícius 'hanging' incident
Four people were arrested in Spain on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the hanging of a mannequin bearing the likeness of Real Madrid striker Vinícius Junior at the end of January, police said.
Four arrested over Vinicius effigy hung off bridge - ESPN
Four people have been arrested in connection with the hanging of a mannequin wearing a Vinicius Junior shirt from a bridge in January near Real Madrid's training ground, Spanish police said on Tuesday.