Vinicius Jr
Vinicius, Joelinton in Brazil squad for June friendlies
The games against the two African countries--Guinea and Senegal-- are part of an anti-racism campaign by Brazil in support of 22-year-old Vinicius Jr, who last week suffered racist insults from fans -the 10th time this season he has been abused in LaLiga
29 May 2023, 02:29 AM
Racism in football: What Vini’s story tells us
Vinicius Jr was subjected to terrible racial taunts during a LaLiga match
27 May 2023, 17:00 PM
Guardiola tells Spain to follow PL example after Vinicius abuse
Brazil winger Vinicius said Spain now "belongs to racists" after he was abused by fans during Real's game at Valencia in La Liga last week
27 May 2023, 03:33 AM
Real Madrid still without Vinicius for Sevilla trip: Ancelotti
Vinicius Junior subjected to racial abuse last weekend will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
26 May 2023, 11:30 AM
'I didn't want to criticise Vinicius' with tweet: Tebas
"My frustration was my mistake. I understand that Vinicius is frustrated because he doesn't understand about the division of powers (for dealing with racism), but I'm also frustrated because I do know about it and there were no sanctions."
25 May 2023, 18:51 PM
At what point is it enough?
LaLiga has problems. A lot of problems. But you can rest assured that racism is not a problem – at least not to them, and that is where the problem lies.
25 May 2023, 17:00 PM
Vinicius hate crime suspects banned from Spanish stadiums
Four men detained on suspicion of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge have been banned from Spanish stadiums, a Madrid court ruled Thursday.
25 May 2023, 10:32 AM
Real beat Rayo as Bernabeu rallies behind Vinicius
Goals by Karim Benzema and Rodrygo earned Real Madrid a 2-1 win over mid-table Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Wednesday as fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.
24 May 2023, 21:45 PM
'We are all Vinicius': Madrid players, fans show support
Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid team-mates showed him support after he was racially abused, by wearing his number 20 shirt before their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.
24 May 2023, 18:32 PM
In Brazil, Vinicius' hometown shares his pain
Taking a break from training beneath a giant poster of Vinicius Junior, on the same pitch where the Real Madrid star got his professional start, Pierry Amaro Ricardo has a word for the racism his idol endures.
24 May 2023, 07:29 AM
Vinicius spared red card ban after suffering abuse
The committee also ordered the closure of the Mario Kempes stand at the stadium for five matches and imposed a fine of 45,000 euros on Valencia
24 May 2023, 02:53 AM
Ancelotti expects Vinicius to stay at club
"I don't think (he will leave Spain), because he loves football and he loves Real Madrid. His love for the club is very big and he wants to make his career here," Ancelotti told a news conference.
23 May 2023, 11:43 AM
VAR official cut after Vinicius red card incident
Iglesias Villanueva was in charge of VAR during Valencia's 1-0 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Sunday, in which Los Blancos forward Vinicius was racially abused by home supporters at Mestalla
23 May 2023, 11:13 AM
Three detained over racist insults against Vinicius: Spanish police
"Police arrested today three young people in Valencia for the racist behaviour that occurred Sunday in the match between Valencia and Real Madrid," Spain's National Police said in a statement
23 May 2023, 10:56 AM
Four detained over Vinicius hung effigy incident
The arrests come two days after racist abuse was again hurled at the 22-year-old Brazilian international during a Spanish league match, sparking an international outcry.
23 May 2023, 08:12 AM
Brazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of Vinicius
There has been an outpouring of condemnation in Vinicius's native Brazil since the Real Madrid star was targeted with racist abuse during a 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday
23 May 2023, 02:43 AM
Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius
"The Christ the Redeemer Archdiocesan Sanctuary repudiates the racist attacks suffered by the Brazilian player Vinicius Junior," the body said in an Instagram post
23 May 2023, 02:26 AM
‘It's not football, it's La Liga’
Football and beyond rallied around Vinicius Junior on Monday, demanding action against racism, after the Real Madrid star was abused once again in Spain's La Liga.
22 May 2023, 18:30 PM