Three arrested following racist abuse of Vinicius Junior during La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia

Three people have been arrested in Spain in connection with racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The incident happened during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Sunday, during which the Brazilian winger was sent off. Ad The game was halted for 10 minutes in the second half after Vinicius reported fans to the referee.

La LigaPogba calls for action to tackle racism — 'Nothing has changed'AN HOUR AGO «Police have arrested today in Valencia three young people for the racist behaviour that occurred last Sunday in the Valencia-Real Madrid match,» read a statement from Spanish police. https://twitter.com/policia/status/1660947413270507520 Vinicius Junior said on Monday that “racism is normal in La Liga”, adding the league “belongs to racists” after the incident. “It wasn't the first time, nor the second, nor the third.

Racism is normal in La Liga,” Vinicius wrote on social media. “The competition thinks it's normal, the [Spanish Football] Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I'm so sorry.

“The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi today belongs to racists. “A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world. I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.

“Unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists.