Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised the response of his players to the injuries that have hit the team this season, claiming they have never complained about the situation. Los Blancos have lost several key players to injuries both long and short term such as Thibaut Courtois, Kepa Arrizabalaga, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and others....

Vinicius Jr.: Real Madrid lodge complaint over racist abuse towards Brazilian star

by Kunle Fayiga

19 March 2024

Real Madrid have lodged a complaint against Juan Martinez Munuera, the referee who officiated Saturday's La Liga match at Osasuna, for omitting alleged racist abuse towards Vinicius Junior from his match report. Los Blancos claimed the referee deliberately omitted insults and chants hurled at the Brazilian winger despite the incident being brought to his attention. Real have now reported the incident to the Spanish Football Federation's...

Vinicius Jr. to lead FIFA’s new anti-racism committee

by Taiye Taiwo

15 June 2023

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...

Seven people punished over Vinicius racist abuse

by Kunle Fayiga

6 June 2023

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...

Brazil Government escalates Vinicius abuse, summon Spanish ambassador

by Ibikunle Salako

25 May 2023

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...

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