Three Valencia Fans Jailed Eight Months for Racist Abuse of Vinicius Junior in First Conviction

Jun 10, 2024, 12:30 PM

Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during a La Liga match at Mestalla in May 2023. This marks the first conviction for racist abuse of a footballer in Spain, highlighting a significant legal precedent in the fight against racism in sports. The ruling, which La Liga announced, underscores the importance of addressing and penalizing racist behavior in football stadiums. The fans pleaded guilty, and the conviction was a direct result of a complaint filed by La Liga.