La Liga to investigate Vinicius Junior racist chants from Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid derby

La Liga has stated it will work with the authorities to identify those involved with racist chanting towards Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid player was targeted during the Madrid derby. A number of racist chants were aimed at Vinicius by Atletico Madrid fans before and during the match which Real Madrid won 2-1. Ad Vinicius was criticised for his goal celebrations earlier this month, and when Rodrygo scored the opening goal, the Brazilian joined him in a celebratory dance on the touchline.

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»Hate speech has no place in La Liga and we always work with the clubs and the authorities to identify and bring to justice any such case." Vinicius’ dances after he scores led to criticism earlier this month with agent Pedro Bravo saying «in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey», leading to accusations of racism. Bravo has since apologised for his comments. The forward hit back by stating «the happiness of a black Brazilian in Europe» was why he dances in his goal celebrations.

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