Vinicius Junior has received important support from the world of soccer and beyond after Sunday’s horrendous racial abuse suffered during a 1-0 loss to Valencia in La Liga. The Brazil international saw red late on but was racially abused by home supporters at Mestalla and was immediately supported by his teammates and head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
We look at the continued fallout as the soccer world rallies around Vini Jr.
Florentino Perez
Real president Florentino Perez held a personal meeting with Vini Jr. on Monday morning which was shared via social media: “The Real Madrid president had a meeting with Vini Jr. expressing his support and affection, informing him of all the steps that are being taken in his defense and confirming that the club will go to any length in the face of such a disgusting hateful incident,” read a tweet.
Real file hate crime complaint
That followed Los Blancos confirming the filing of a hate crime report via an official statement: “Real Madrid C. F. strongly condemns the events that took place yesterday against our player Vinicius Junior. These events represent a direct attack on the social and democratic model of coexistence of our State based on the rule of law.
“Real Madrid believes that such attacks also constitute a hate crime, and has therefore filed the corresponding report with the Attorney General’s Office, specifically with the Prosecutor’s Office against crimes of hatred and discrimination, in order for the facts to be investigated and for those responsible to be held accountable.
“Article 124 of the Spanish Constitution stipulates that the role of the Public Prosecutor’s Office is to promote the pursuit of justice in defense of legality and the rights of citizens and the public interest. Given the seriousness of the events that took place, Real Madrid has appealed to the Attorney General’s Office, without prejudice to its standing as a private…
