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Spain takes action against racist abuse of Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior

  • Spain and Brazil plan to play a friendly match in 2024 to combat racism in football.
  • Seven people were punished by Spain's government for racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr.
  • European soccer clubs can do more to curb racism in stadiums according to one opinion piece.
  • A judge proposed stiff penalties including fines and bans for those accused of hanging an effigy of Vinícius Júnior and directing racist insults at him.
  • Vinícius Jr. has faced repeated racist abuse since moving from Brazil to play in Spain five years ago.
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