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Atletico Madrid Fans Sentenced Over Racist Abuse of Vinicius Junior

Suspended sentences hinge on completion of an anti-discrimination program

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Vinicius Jr zeigt auf einen Fan, der ihn rassistisch beleidigt haben soll.
Vinicius muss immer wieder Anfeindungen ertragen
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Overview

  • The fans hung a dummy wearing Vinicius Junior’s jersey from a bridge with a banner reading “Madrid hates Real” in January 2023.
  • The main defendant received a 22-month prison term for sharing images of the act online, while the other three were each sentenced to 14 months.
  • All four must complete an anti-discrimination program to suspend their sentences, with fines ranging from €720 to €1,084 each.
  • They are banned from RFEF-organized matches and must maintain at least 1,000 meters’ distance from Vinicius, his home, and Real Madrid’s training ground.
  • The ruling reflects La Liga’s call for tougher enforcement after a series of convictions in racist abuse cases.