FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. will lead FIFA's special anti-racism committee. Infantino disclosed, on Thursday, that the committee will be made up of players who would help the football governing body to punishment suggestions to battle racism in the game after meeting Brazil players and Vinicius Jr. in Spain. Vinicius Jr. was subjected to racism repeatedly in La Liga...
The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has approved a new law to combat racism at sports events following consistent abuse targeted by countryman and state native Vinicius Junior in Spain. The most recent abuse occurred in a La Liga game between Valencia and Real Madrid last month and drew widespread condemnation from Brazilian government officials and other non-political figures worldwide. In one of its recent...
Seven individuals have been handed punishments over racist behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian star has been the centre of attention since the racist incident he suffered during a La Liga game against Valencia last month. A series of investigations have been carried out since then and Spain's State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport handed four men fines of...
Following Vinicius Junior’s recent racial abuse at the hands of Valencia fans, the President of the Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee of the Lower House of Brazil’s Congress announced on Wednesday during a pre-scheduled session that they will be inviting Spain's ambassador to the country for a hearing. The Committee, led by Congressman Paulo Barbosa, revealed to the House, which included Brazil’s Foreign Minister, that...
Brazil have announced plans to play Guinea in an international friendly match on June 17 in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Guinea will be expected to make the trip to Spain after facing Egypt in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on June 14. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is set to use the match to combat racism, with...
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