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Brazilian state approves new Vinicius law to combat racism

Brazilian state approves new Vinicius law to combat racism

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...