The Spanish justice system announced on Monday that it had opened an investigation into racist slurs against Brazilian player Vinicius Junior, a Real Madrid player, during Sunday’s game against Valencia in the 35th round of La Liga.
According to the prosecutor’s office in Valencia, the city in which the meeting took place, it was about an “alleged hate crime”.
On Sunday, the young Brazilian striker was once again the target of racist abuse from some fans, prompting reactions from various quarters, namely Brazilian President Lula da Silva and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino.
Vinicius, 22, has been the target of several racist slurs in recent months, and in late January, the player became the protagonist of an episode that resulted in the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sending a letter to the government. football organizations (FIFA, UEFA and CONMEBOL) calling for specific measures to punish and raise awareness of racist behavior.
At the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Vinicius, sent off after attacking an opponent at the very end of the match (90 + 7), in which the merengue lost 1-0, criticized the Spanish league and fans. message posted on social networks.
“It was not the first time, not the second and not the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the federation thinks it’s normal, and the rivals encourage it. I’m sorry about that. Cristiano and Messi today belong to the racists,” wrote the player on Twitter.
Real Madrid have also revealed that they have filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office “for hate crimes and discrimination” against the Canarinho international.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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