Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid was the target of racist chants in a game in Spain, leading to three men being sentenced to prison and banned from attending La Liga matches for two years. The incident sparked international outrage and highlighted the issue of racism in soccer.
Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison for racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, marking the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain. The incident sparked widespread calls for action against racism in Spanish soccer.
Vinícius Júnior breaks down in tears while talking about the racist insults he has faced in Spain, expressing his exhaustion with the situation but his determination to keep fighting against racism.
Real Madrid files complaint over reported racist chants against Vinícius Júnior outside Atletico Madrid and Barcelona stadiums before Champions League games. The club condemns the racism, discrimination, and hate towards the player.