Racist chants targeting Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr were heard outside the Carlos Belmonte stadium on Wednesday ahead of a Copa del Rey match against second-division side Albacete, Afrosport reports. A group gathered near the stadium in the city of Albacete was heard directing abuse at the 25-year-old, who has repeatedly been subjected to racism in Spain. Albacete condemned the incident in a statement on...
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo for the upcoming friendlies against Asian giants South Korea and Japan, Afrosport reports. Vinicius did not play in the Selecao's last two matches of South American World Cup qualifiers last month but has been given the nod after a good run of recent form with three assists in as many La...
La Liga announced on Wednesday that five people have been handed suspended prison sentences for racist abuse towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old Brazilian superstar was subjected to abuse when he was substituted in an away game against Valladolid in September 2022. The Provincial Court of Valladolid has sentenced the five people involved in the incident to a one-year suspended prison sentence,...
Vinicius Jr. says he is calm about his future at Real Madrid amid increased interest from the Saudi Pro League, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian superstar has been a key cog for Los Blancos for the past seven seasons, helping the Spanish capital outfit to 14 titles including two Champions League and three La Liga crowns. Vinicius has a contract that ties him to the Santiago Bernabeu...
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club will appeal the red card given to Vinicius Jr. in the comeback 2-1 La Liga win over Valencia at the Mestalla on Friday night, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos fell to a first half goal from Hugo Duro and were further compounded when Jude Bellingham missed from the penalty spot in the 55th minute and Kylian Mbappe's...
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