Real Madrid has lodged a complaint with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) against the referee of their recent LaLiga match against Osasuna, accusing him of negligence for failing to report insulting chants directed at Vinícius Júnior. During the game at El Sadar, spectators were heard chanting 'Vinicius, die,' prompting Madrid player Dani Carvajal to signal towards the referee, Juan Martinez Munuera. Despite the offensive nature of the chants, Martinez Munuera did not mention them in his match report.
Following the incident, Real Madrid issued a statement expressing their disappointment with the referee's handling of the situation. The club has taken action by filing a complaint with the RFEF's Disciplinary Committee and the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance in Sports. They are seeking identification and punishment for those responsible for the derogatory chants aimed at Vinícius Júnior.
This is not the first time Vinícius has been subjected to racist abuse. In previous instances, fans have chanted 'Vinicius, chimpanzee' and 'Vinicius, die' at different stadiums. Real Madrid has condemned these acts of racism and discrimination, urging authorities to take decisive action to address the ongoing issue.
Real Madrid's concerns extend beyond the recent incident at El Sadar. The club has also expanded its complaint to the State Attorney General's Office, citing hate crimes and discrimination against Vinícius Júnior. They are calling for the perpetrators of such behavior to be identified and held accountable.
The repeated targeting of Vinícius with racist abuse has sparked outrage and calls for greater measures to combat discrimination in football. Real Madrid is adamant about eradicating such violence and ensuring the safety and well-being of their players, particularly Vinícius Júnior.
