March 3rd 2024.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr had quite a game against Valencia at the Mestalla stadium, scoring two goals to help his team secure a 2-2 draw. However, the match was marred by an incident of racism that has sparked an investigation by La Liga.
The league leaders came back from a two-goal deficit to earn a point, with Vinicius Jr being the star of the show. But amidst the celebrations, a disturbing video emerged of a young child hurling a racist comment towards the Brazilian forward. This is not the first time Vinicius has faced such abuse, as he was subjected to similar incidents last season.
The game itself was also filled with tension and controversy. England's Jude Bellingham thought he had scored the winning goal for his team, but it was disallowed as the referee had already blown the final whistle. In a fit of frustration, Bellingham was shown a red card for his outburst towards the official.
After the match, a video surfaced on social media showing a young child calling Vinicius a monkey during the game. It is reported that the police were called and La Liga has launched an investigation into the matter. This is not the first time Vinicius has spoken out against racism in the league, as he has criticized La Liga president Tebas for not taking enough action against such incidents.
Last season, Valencia handed lifetime bans to four supporters who were involved in the racial abuse directed at Vinicius. The player himself testified in court about the incident. In a social media post, he expressed his disappointment with the league's handling of racism and how it has become normal in La Liga.
Despite the repeated incidents, the league's president Tebas has failed to take strong action against racism. In fact, he has even criticized Vinicius for not showing up to explain the league's stance on such matters. The Brazilian has been vocal in his criticism of Tebas, calling him out for not doing enough to combat racism in the league.
This latest incident has once again brought the issue of racism in Spanish football to the forefront. Vinicius has demanded actions and punishments, rather than just hashtags and empty words. As the young forward continues to fight against racism, the league must take a stronger stance and address the issue with more urgency.
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