LaLiga is taking a strong stance against racism by preparing to legally challenge the racist abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Brazilian player, Vinícius Júnior. This action comes after a group of Atlético Madrid fans were heard making racially offensive chants towards Vinícius during a match. LaLiga has communicated their intention to pursue legal action to ESPN.
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation has pointed out that it is the role of the anti-violence commission to handle such cases. As of now, there have been no comments from either the involved clubs or Vinícius himself about this particular incident of racism.
In a broader initiative to tackle racism, the Spanish Football Association has planned an international friendly match between Brazil and Spain at Madrid’s renowned Santiago Bernabeu stadium. This match is a part of a campaign to raise awareness about racism, influenced by the repeated racial abuse faced by Vinícius in Spain.
Consistent attacks on Vinicius Jr.
Vinícius has been a frequent target of racist remarks since he started playing in Spain. One notable incident was during a match against Valencia, where the game was temporarily stopped after Vinícius identified a spectator who racially abused him. Expressing his dismay, Vinícius later stated on social media that racism seems to be a persistent issue in Spanish football.
In a particularly alarming incident, four individuals were arrested for hanging a mannequin dressed in a Vinícius jersey from a bridge. This act of racism happened before a Copa del Rey match against Atlético Madrid. Following these incidents, both the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Brazilian government have urged Spanish authorities to take stronger action against racism.
LaLiga has consistently filed complaints regarding racial insults and chants aimed at Vinícius, although some cases were not pursued by the prosecutors. LaLiga has also introduced a system to monitor and counteract hate speech on social media, as part of their ongoing efforts to fight against racism.
