2023-05-24 17:54:00
Criticized for their passivity in the face of cases of racism in soccer, the Spanish authorities tried this Tuesday (23) to respond to the world with arrests and requests for changes in the legislation. With demonstrations against racial discrimination, the players returned to the field to participate in the Spanish Championship, after the offenses suffered last Sunday (21) by Vinicius Junior.
Seven fans were arrested on Tuesday (23) by the country’s police. All are suspected of racist chants against the Brazilian who plays for Real Madrid. Three of them, young people between the ages of 18 and 21, were questioned and released hours later.
Vinicius Junior complained of having been insulted and called a “monkey” during the match between Real and Valencia, which was interrupted by the referee. These attacks led the Public Prosecutor’s Office to open an investigation for an alleged “hate crime”, a criminal category that, in Spain, includes racial crimes.
After an incident on the pitch, the Brazilian footballer ended up being sent off. This Tuesday, the Royal Spanish Federation annulled the red card. This leaves him free to take the field this Wednesday (24), when Real faces Rayo Vallecano.
Translated by AZAHARA MARTIN ORTEGA
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