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Valencia slam ‘disproportionate’ punishment after racial abuse against Vinícius Júnior

MADRID: Valencia will appeal the partial closure of their stadium following the racial abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in a Spanish league match, saying the punishment is “unfair and disproportionate.” Spanish soccer’s competition committee late Tuesday fined Valencia in 45,000 euros ($48,500) and closed one of the sections of Mestalla Stadium for five games in what is the strongest ever punishment for a club in a case of racism in Spain. The punishment was part of a strong response by soccer officials and Spanish authorities following an outpouring of support for Vinícius after he was targeted by Valencia fans on Sunday.

Police ban traveling fans ahead of Greek Cup final over fears of violence

ATHENS: Police have issued a ban on traveling fans ahead of the Greek Cup final later on Wednesday because of fears of violence, despite an order for the match to be played without supporters in the stadium. League champion AEK Athens face PAOK in the central city of Volos after the authorities took several months to find a venue.

Guardiola wants Premier League charges dealt with ‘as soon as possible’

Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (C) attends an event for fans with members of the Manchester City football team following an open-top bus parade through Manchester, north-west England on May 23, 2022, to celebrate winning the 2021-22 Premier League title. – Manchester City’s latest Premier League title triumph established the champions as a burgeoning dynasty. City’s fourth title in five seasons is arguably the greatest achievement of Guardiola’s glittering career as he found a way to hold off Liverpool’s relentless challenge by one point. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)