Real Madrid will go to court if La Liga does not take ‘sporting action’ over racist abuse

Real Madrid have confirmed that the club is taking legal action over the ‘hate crime’ suffered by the club Vinicius Jnr after the attacker was racially insulted during their match against Valencia on Sunday.

The Brazilian striker was subjected to vile chanting from Valencia supporters at the Mestalla Stadium as the hosts claimed a 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Vinicius Jr. was sent off in extra time at the end of the match after striking out Hugo Duro during a melee, with the 22-year-old appearing visibly upset as he left the field.

He then took to Twitter to declare that Spanish football has reached a new low after previously having a competition that Europe envied.

Vinicius Jr.’s comments followed that he was the target of racial abuse several times during the season.

The club could reportedly take legal action if LaLiga, led by Javier Tebas, does not take action

Vinicius Jr. lashed out at LaLiga and the Spanish Federation’s lack of action to tackle racism

In a statement, Real Madrid confirmed that the club has lodged a complaint with the Attorney General over the “hate crime”.

“Real Madrid CF expresses its deepest disgust and condemns the events that took place yesterday against our player Vinícius Junior,” a statement read.

‘These facts form a direct attack on the coexistence model of our social and democratic constitutional state.

Real Madrid believes that such attacks also constitute a hate crime, and has therefore filed the corresponding complaint with the Prosecutor General’s Office, in particular the Office of Hate Crime and Discrimination, so that the facts can be investigated and responsibilities clearly are. .

‘Article 124 of the Spanish Constitution establishes the tasks of the Public Prosecutor’s Office to promote judicial action in defense of the legality and rights of citizens and the public interest.

“For this reason, and given the seriousness of the events that have taken place, Real Madrid has turned to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, without prejudice to its action as a private prosecutor in the proceedings that are being initiated.”

According to MarkaReal had blamed Vinicius Jr.’s abuse. seen as Real Madrid’s ‘last straw’ on Sunday.

Vinicius Jnr lashed out at both LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation in a social media post after Sunday’s game, with the Brazilian criticizing their lack of action to fight racial abuse.

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed he told the referee to ‘stop the match’ amid the racist abuse

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“It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga,” he wrote.

‘The competition thinks it’s normal, so does the union and the opponents encourage it. I’m very sorry.

“The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi belongs today to racists. A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world.

“I’m sorry for those Spaniards who disagree, but today Spain is known in Brazil as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens every week, I have no defense. I agree with that. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if it’s far from here.’

LaLiga president Javier Tebas responded to the comments by claiming the winger had failed to show up at multiple meetings to discuss the matter.

Vinicius Jr rebuked Tebas, insisting, “I’m not your friend to talk about racism. I want actions and punishments.’

Tebas issued another response defending both Spain and LaLiga, with the official claiming the league is trying to fight racism within its remit.

“Neither Spain nor LaLiga are racist, it is very unfair to say so,” Tebas wrote.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said they are trying to fight racism within their powers

“At LaLiga, we condemn and prosecute racism with all the harshness in our power.

This season, there have been nine reports of racist insults (eight of which were for insults against @vinijr). We always identify the crazies and file the complaint with the sanctioning authorities. No matter how few they are, we are always ruthless.

“We cannot allow the image of a league that is above all a symbol of unity between peoples to be tarnished, where more than 200 black players in 42 clubs receive the respect and affection of all fans every day, as racism is an extremely specific case. (9 complaints) that we are going to eradicate.”

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who refused to talk about the game to focus instead on the abuse, said he called on the referee to stop the game.

“I told him to stop the game,” Ancelotti said. “He told me protocol says you have to report it, but he’s offended from the first minute.

‘Stop the match. For me it is to stop the game. It is clear that this cannot continue, it is impossible. He is the player who gets the most fouls and the most insults.’

Marca reported that Real Madrid Vinicius Jr. would have supported if he had asked for a replacement and Ancelotti had decided to take his players off the field.

Vinicius Jr. has been the victim of racism from rival fans on numerous occasions this season, with perhaps the most high-profile incident when his team faced arch rivals Atletico Madrid in September.

Atletico supporters reportedly called him a “monkey” when the sides faced each other at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium, but a Spanish prosecutor later concluded that the chants “did not constitute a crime” as they “lasted only a few seconds”.

Vinicius Jnr became the target of further racist chants from Valladolid fans in January, and Mallorca and Osasuna supporters the following month, leading to LaLiga filing complaints with the court.