Three Valencia supporters have received eight-month prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, marking Spain’s first such conviction in football.
The unidentified defendants were found guilty of moral integrity offenses aggravated by racial discrimination, with a two-year ban from attending matches. Despite no prior criminal record, they won’t serve jail time as sentences under two years are typically suspended for first-time offenders.
La Liga praised the verdict as a landmark in combating racism in Spanish football, with its president emphasizing the league’s commitment to prosecuting such behavior.
The incident occurred during a match on May 21, 2023, prompting Vinicius to confront the fans and demand an end to the abuse. Court documents revealed the fans’ racially derogatory gestures and chants, causing humiliation and frustration to the player. Real Madrid acknowledged the fans’ apology and urged against racism and intolerance in football.
Three Valencia supporters have received eight-month prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, marking Spain’s first such conviction in football.
The unidentified defendants were found guilty of moral integrity offenses aggravated by racial discrimination, with a two-year ban from attending matches. Despite no prior criminal record, they won’t serve jail time as sentences under two years are typically suspended for first-time offenders.
La Liga praised the verdict as a landmark in combating racism in Spanish football, with its president emphasizing the league’s commitment to prosecuting such behavior.
The incident occurred during a match on May 21, 2023, prompting Vinicius to confront the fans and demand an end to the abuse. Court documents revealed the fans’ racially derogatory gestures and chants, causing humiliation and frustration to the player. Real Madrid acknowledged the fans’ apology and urged against racism and intolerance in football.
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