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The Latest Breaking News from Vinicius Junior

‘Powerless’ La Liga calls for radical change after Vinicius Jr racist abuse

The Real Madrid star has been racially abused on a number of occasions this season but punishments have been minimal

The Independent UK

Four arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinicius Jr effigy off bridge amid racism scandal

Police have been investigating after supporters hung a blow-up Vinicius Jr lookalike doll with a noose round its neck off the bridge ahead of Real's Copa del Rey clash with Atletico in January

Daily Mirror

Former Arsenal star apologises for praising Valencia fans after vile Vinicius Junior racist abuse

Valencia defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in a game that was marred by vile racist abuse aimed at Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

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Spanish police arrest four people after Vinicius effigy was hung from a bridge

An inflatable doll dressed in a Vinicius shirt was hung from the railings with a banner that read “Madrid hates Real Madrid” back in January.

The Independent UK

Spain holds 4 for hate crime directed at footballer

MADRID: Spanish police detained four men on Tuesday in connection with an incident in which an effigy representing the Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in January, a day after a senior official said Spanish football had a racism problem.

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Former Arsenal star defends his own fans after vile Vinicius Jr racist abuse

Gabriel Paulista took to social media to praise his own supporters despite Vinicius Jr receiving racist abuse in Valencia's 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Lights switched off on Christ the Redeemer statue in support of Vinicius Jr

The Real Madrid player was racially abused during a club match in Spain on Sunday

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Vinicius Jr needs protecting — or racism will drive him from La Liga

The Real Madrid forward was the target of more racist abuse on Sunday

The Independent UK

Rio Ferdinand demands LaLiga chief stands down after Vinicius Jr comment - "Disgusting!"

Javier Tebas has come under fire for his response to the racism scandal engulfing Spain's top flight following yet more despicable abuse aimed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale fires demand after racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in Valencia vs Real Madrid

Former Tottenham star Gareth Bale has sent his message of support to Vinicius Junior after he was racially abused in Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Valencia

Football London

Manchester City players continue title celebrations – Monday’s sporting social

Vinicius Junior also received support after racial abuse was directed at him in Spain, and Ryan Reynolds caved in to public pressure.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr racism: FIFA urge 'three-step process' as Casemiro and Kylian Mbappe speak out

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior issued a statement following racist abuse during his team's league game at Valencia, with manager Carlo Ancelotti coming to the star's defence

Daily Mirror

Vinicius Jr racism scandal shines spotlight on Spanish football's uncomfortable truth

Vinicius Junior has been regularly racially abused during Real Madrid away matches across LaLiga this season - authorities must step up and change their approach

Daily Mirror

Soccer-Spanish football admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Spanish soccer has a racism problem, its football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, echoing criticism by Brazil after Real Madrid lodged a race crime complaint following insults hurled at their Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

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Real Madrid lodges hate crime complaint over racial abuse of Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid say racism directed at Vinicius Jr constitutes a "hate crime" and has filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General.

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp issued perfect response with verdict on Vinicius Jr racism scandal

Jurgen Klopp treated the question over whether Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior - the victim of racist abuse - 'provoked' the opposition with the disdain it deserved

The Independent UK

Real Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius targeted by racist abuse

Sunday’s game between Valencia and Real Madrid was paused after the Brazil forward pointed out to the referee those who were allegedly abusing him.

Daily Mirror

Laura Woods wades in on vile Vinicius Jr racism with swipe at "pathetic" LaLiga chief

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been racially abused by football fans on a number of occasions this season - with LaLiga struggling to tackle the problem

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Furious Vinicius Jr feuds with LaLiga chief and aims scathing attack over racism scandal

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has become embroiled in a social media spat with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian was racially abused once again

The Independent UK

Commentator sparks outrage for criticising Vinicius Jr reaction after facing racist abuse

LaLiga TV analyst Toni Padilla condemned the racist abuse but also claimed the Real Madrid star ‘is no angel’ and ‘provokes’ opposition teams and fans after he was sent off

The Independent UK

Rio Ferdinand sends angry message demanding protection for Vinicius Jr after racism storm

The Brazilian again suffered racist abuse during Real Madrid’s defeat to Valencia on Sunday

France 24

Spain has 'problem' with racism, says football federation chief after Vinicius abuse scandal

Spanish prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation over racist chants aimed at Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior during a weekend match, according to a judicial source. The probe came as the head of Spain's football federation admitted that the country has a "problem" with racism.

Daily Mirror

Rio Ferdinand fumes at football chiefs over vile Vinicius Jr racism - "They don't do s***"

Vinicus Junior suffered racist abuse during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat against Valencia at the Mestalla on Sunday and has criticised LaLiga's failure to combat the problem

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker slams Vinicius Jr racism scandal after hosting LaLiga action

LaLigaTV host Gary Lineker hit out at the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jr in Spanish football and highlighted how the Brazilian was being punished for his actions

Daily Mirror

Vinicius Jr releases emotional statement and claims "racism is normal" in LaLiga

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior released an emotional statement to claim LaLiga now "belongs to the racists" after being subjected to more racism on Sunday

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