Racists in ‘unprecedented milestone’ ruling for abusing Real Madrid footballer Vinicius

Five racist football fans who shouted abuse at Real Madrid’s Vinicius player in December 2022 have been given a one-year jail term, suspended for three years.

They admitted to hate crimes, racial prejudice and discrimination.

La Liga described the ruling as ‘an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism’.

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Valladolid fans used vile language during the match against Madrid.

On Wednesday, the Valladolid Provincial Court approved a plea deal.

It was decided that prison sentences will be suspended for 3 years.

Terms include men not reoffending and being available for the court at any time. They also have to inform authorities of address changes.

For three years, they will not be permitted to attend football games.

Four of the defendants have been fined €1,620 each, and a fifth- €1,080.

Vinicius waived the right to compensation.

Three years ban on all educational work, including teaching, sport, and leisure pursuits.

The insults came during the 88th-minute of the Valladolid/Real Madrid game when Vinicius walked to the bench, after being replaced.

The court said that the language was ‘uttered with the undoubted intention of humiliating and injuring the dignity of the player for obvious racist reasons’.

Fans recorded the abuse and posted it on social media.