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La Liga Was Cristiano And Messi, Now It 'Belongs To Racists': Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Junior said La Liga "belongs to racists" after suffering vile abuse on Sunday during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Valencia. The 22-year-old Brazilian winger faced off with home supporters and pointed directly to one after racist insults during the second half. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he heard monkey chants near the start of the game, while Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti said there was "a racist atmosphere" at Mestalla.

'Vinicius Is Victim': Ancelotti Blasts Spanish League's 'Problem' With Racism

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Spanish football had a racism problem and needed to be prepared to halt matches, after Vinicius Junior was again the target of abuse during a 1-0 defeat at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. "The Spanish league has a problem, and Vinicius is not the problem. Vinicius is the victim. There's a very serious problem," Ancelotti said, adding that Vinicius was "sad, not angry" after the incidents at Mestalla. Midway through the second half play was delayed for several minutes after Vinicius appeared to be racially abused by a Valencia supporter.

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Vinicius Junior claims La Liga 'now belongs to racists' after abuse from Valencia fans

Vinicius Junior said La Liga “now belongs to racists” after the Real Madrid striker was again the target of opposition supporters during Sunday's match against Valencia.

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league ‘now belongs to racists’ after enduring more abuse

MADRID: Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse yet again on Sunday with the Brazil star saying the Spanish league “now belongs to racists.” The latest abuse against Vinícius came in Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia, a match that had to be temporarily stopped after the Brazil forward said he was insulted by a fan behind one of the goals at Mestalla Stadium. “It wasn’t the first time, or the second or the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga.

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'These episodes of racism can’t happen' declares Carlo Ancelotti as Vinicius Jr. hits out at La Liga over red card

Carlo Ancelotti declared «these episodes of racism can’t happen” after Vinicius Jr. was sent off against Valencia, while the forward appeared to blame La Liga. Real Madrid lost 1-0 to the mid-table side in a defeat that sees them risk finishing in third place in La Liga after trailing Barcelona from second spot for much of the campaign.

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La Liga Was Cristiano And Messi, Now It 'Belongs To Racists': Vinicius Jr.

'Vinicius Is Victim': Ancelotti Blasts Spanish League's 'Problem' With Racism

Luke Shaw has helped Manchester United streamline their transfer plans

Vinicius Junior claims La Liga 'now belongs to racists' after abuse from Valencia fans

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league ‘now belongs to racists’ after enduring more abuse

Manchester United goal hero Casemiro impressed by ambition of manager Erik ten Hag

'These episodes of racism can’t happen' declares Carlo Ancelotti as Vinicius Jr. hits out at La Liga over red card

European round-up: Borussia Dortmund one win away from ending Bayern Munich's Bundesliga dominance