Fan who racially abused Vinicius Jr in Mallorca handed prison sentence
The aggressor, who was not named in the La Liga club’s statement, had his 12-month sentence suspended after apologising in a letter to Vinicius and doing anti-discrimination training.
Published : Sep 26, 2024 19:33 IST - 1 MIN READ
At the Mallorca v Real Madrid game, supporters could be heard in video calling Vinicius Jr. a monkey. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
A fan who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze in two games at Mallorca last year has been found guilty and handed a suspended prison sentence, Real Madrid said on Thursday.
The aggressor, who was not named in the La Liga club’s statement, had his 12-month sentence suspended after apologising in a letter to Vinicius and doing anti-discrimination training.
He was also banned from stadiums for three years.
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“This is the third criminal conviction handed down in recent months for racist insults received by Real Madrid players,” Real the team said. “Real Madrid ... will keep working to protect the club’s values and erradicate any racist behaviour in the world of football and sport.”
The abuse of Vinicius and Chukwueze both took place at the Son Moix stadium in Mallorca’s capital Palma, two weeks apart.
At the Mallorca v Real Madrid game, supporters could be heard in video calling the Brazilian player a monkey. He has been vocal in denouncing racism at football matches in Spain.
A minor who racially insulted Real midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in April this year has also apologised and shown repentance, the club said. The youth has been banned from stadiums for one year, will take part in educational activities proposed by the prosecutor’s office, and will pay a fine.