Real Madrid file Vinicius Junior racist abuse as hate crime

Real Madrid has stated that the constant racist abuse targeted at Vinicius Junior is a “hate crime” and has officially reported the incident to the Spanish State Attorney General’s Office.

Brazilian winger Vinicius has spoken out about the repeated instances of racism he has faced in various Spanish cities. During the match against Valencia, a fan made racist gestures towards him.

Valencia has stated that the fan has been identified and will be banned from the stadium for life.

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Vinicius expressed his frustration on Twitter, mentioning death threats, offensive gestures, and other incidents that have been documented. He believes that these incidents are not isolated, but rather a continuous problem that occurs in multiple cities throughout Spain.

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Real Madrid strongly condemned the events and issued a statement denouncing the attacks against Vinicius. The club views these acts as an attack on the principles of coexistence in society. Real Madrid considers them to be hate crimes and has filed a formal complaint with the state attorney general’s office to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.

Real Madrid cited Article 124 of the Spanish constitution, which grants the public prosecutor’s office the authority to ensure justice and protect the rights of citizens.

They have sought the involvement of the state attorney general’s office due to the seriousness of the incidents, while also reserving their right to participate as a private plaintiff in any legal proceedings that may arise from this situation.