Real Madrid star Vinicius says La Liga ‘belongs to racists’ after more supporter abuse
The 22-year-old Brazilian international forward was targeted during a 1-0 defeat at Valencia on Sunday and was later sent off.
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Bulls, Lions in tug of war over former Boks Bekker, Loubscher
The Bulls and Lions are reportedly eager to sign deals with former Springboks Andries Bekker and Ricardo Loubscher as assistant coaches.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins two events at Loughborough, her first competition since Commonwealth Games
Katarina Johnson-Thompson won the 100m hurdles and the 4x400m at the Loughborough International in her first competition since the Commonwealth Games last August. The 2019 world heptathlon champion ran 13.73 seconds in the 100m hurdles which was 0.8 seconds ahead of Mia McIntosh. Ad Johnson-Thompson ran the second leg of the 4x400m relay, in a team comprising of Ama Pipi, Poppy Malik and Louise Evanswhich, which England won in a time of 3:37.03.
Support for Vinicius after Real Madrid star suffers racial abuse in La Liga
Football and beyond rallied around Vinicius Junior on Monday, demanding action against racism, after the Real Madrid star was abused once again in Spain's La Liga.
Bok winger Nkosi features in World XV squad to tackle Barbarians at Twickenham
Troubled Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has been included in the World XV squad ahead of their Killik Cup match at Twickenham on Sunday (28 May).
Spanish league 'belongs to racists' as Vinicius incident attracts international criticism
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse yet again on Sunday with the Brazilian saying the Spanish league "now belongs to racists."
Brazil's Lula Condemns Racist Abuse Of Vinicius Jr.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday condemned the racist abuse of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior after his fellow Brazilian was targeted during a Spanish league match at Valencia. Speaking at a news conference at the close of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Lula said he wanted to send a message of "solidarity" to the 22-year-old forward. "He was attacked. He was called a 'monkey,'" Lula said.
Brighton secure European football with 3-1 win over Southampton
BRIGHTON, England: Brighton & Hove Albion ensured they will play in Europe next season for the first time in their history after beating Southampton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday (May 21), with teenage striker Evan Ferguson scoring twice.