Spanish football is again embroiled in racism, with the support for Vinícius Júnior growing rapidly after yet another case of abuse against the Brazil forward this weekend. (More Football News)
Officials, players and former players showed solidarity with Vinícius, who on Sunday considered leaving the field after being insulted by fans during Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Valencia in the Spanish league.
Vinícius said after the match the Spanish league 바카라now belongs to racists바카라 and that Spain 바카라is seen as a racist country.바카라
Real Madrid asked authorities to investigate the abusive behavior, saying the club believed the incident to be a hate crime.
바카라Full solidarity to Vinicius,바카라 FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. 바카라There is no place for racism in football or in society and FIFA stands by all players who have found themselves in such a situation. Events during the match between Valencia and Real Madrid show that this needs to be the case.바카라
The support for Vinícius, who is Black and as been subjected to racist abuse since he arrived to play in Spain five years ago, came from former players and current stars.
바카라You're not alone,바카라 France forward Kylian Mbappé said on Instagram. 바카라We are with you and we support you.바카라
At least one fan was banned for life by Valencia because of Sunday's incident.
바카라From the moment that the unfortunate events occurred, the club have analyzed all the available footage, working alongside the authorities as rapidly as possible to clarify what happened in order to be able to act quickly and forcefully,바카라 Valencia said in a statement, adding it is working with police to identify more culprits.
Vinícius isn't the only player in Spain, or in European soccer, to face racist abuse. But the Brazilian has been the focus of much of the hate in recent years, particularly this season. In January, an effigy of the player was hung off a highway bridge in Madrid.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and several of his cabinet ministers backed Vinicius and were critical of Spanish soccer.
바카라It is not fair that a poor boy who is winning in his life, becoming one of the best in the world, certainly the best at Real Madrid, is insulted in every stadium he goes to,바카라 Lula said.
Many were calling for solutions after the repeated racist attacks against Vinícius.
바카라Another case of racism against Vinícius in the Spanish league,바카라 said former Brazil striker Ronaldo, who spent five seasons playing for Real Madrid in the 2000s. 바카라Until when? As long as there is impunity, there will be racism.바카라
Real Madrid said it 바카라strongly바카라 condemned the abuse against Vinícius.
바카라These events represent a direct attack on the social and democratic model of coexistence of our State based on the rule of law,바카라 the club said.
The Spanish league has made nine similar formal complaints for racist abuse against Vinícius over the last two seasons, but most of the cases have been shelved by prosecutors. Another complaint was expected to be made after an investigation into what happened in Valencia was completed.
Fans have been fined and banned from stadiums for their abuse, but so far only a Mallorca fan may end up going on trial for allegedly racially insulting the Brazilian during a game.
바카라It wasn't the first time, or the second or the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga. The competition thinks it's normal, as does the federation, and the opponents encourage it,바카라 Vinícius said on Instagram and Twitter on Sunday. 바카라The league that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano (Ronaldo) and (Lionel) Messi now belongs to racists ... But I'm strong and I will fight until the end against the racists. Even if far from here.바카라
Spanish league president Javier Tebas criticized Vinícius for attacking the league, saying the player didn't show up for talks on the subject of racism that he had requested himself.
The league claims it only has authority to denounce cases, and that it's up to local authorities to take action against the perpetrators and the soccer federation to punish clubs and referees. But the Spanish league does have control over the sporting sanctions in its own competitions. FIFA, the sport's governing body, updated its own disciplinary code in 2013 바카라 with options for point deductions and mandatory relegation for teams in the most serious cases 바카라 and asked competition organizers worldwide to follow.
Vinícius wasn't happy with Tebas' stance.
바카라Instead of criticizing racists, the league president shows up on social media to attack me,바카라 Vinícius said. 바카라Although you may say otherwise or pretend not to notice, the image of your championship is shaken. Omitting yourself only makes you equal to the racists. I'm not your friend to talk about racism with you. I want actions and punishment.바카라
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was 바카라curious to see what happens바카라 now, but didn't expect much.
바카라Nothing will happen, because this has already taken place several times in other stadiums and nothing has been done. Nothing,바카라 Ancelotti said. 바카라We have to evaluate this situation, because it is very serious.바카라
