In a decisive move against racism that continues to plague Spanish football, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called for prison sentences for fans who racially abuse players during matches. Following a recent court ruling that handed a 12-month suspended sentence to a Mallorca supporter for racially insulting Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze
Vinícius Júnior
In a poignant reminder of the challenges still faced in sports, a Mallorca fan has been dealt a 12-month suspended prison sentence for racially abusing two prominent football players, Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid and Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal. This incident occurred during two separate league matches, one in February 2023 and the other two
Real Madrid finds itself grappling with significant injury setbacks as manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday that midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni will be sidelined for the upcoming LaLiga match against Real Sociedad. Bellingham, who incurred a muscular injury in his right leg last month, is expected to be out of action until after
Real Madrid could potentially be looking to offload winger Vinicius Junior after the signing of Kylian Mbappe according to reports from Sport. The club believes that they can succeed without the 24-year-old and may consider Athletic Club winger Nico Williams as a replacement. Williams, a standout performer for Spain, could be a strong fit for
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior made headlines recently when he called for Spain to be stripped of the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup unless significant improvements are made in the issue of racism. This sparked a debate in the country, with some disagreeing with his assessment and others supporting his stance.
Spain has long been hailed as the hub of thrilling, intelligent, and victorious football on a global scale. The dominance of Spanish players in the top ranks of football is set to be highlighted once again as the longlist for the Ballon d’Or candidates is revealed. The influence of Spain, whether through nationality or training,
Vinícius Júnior, along with his teammates at Real Madrid, have made it clear that they are ready to take a stand against racism in LaLiga. The Brazilian forward has been subjected to racist abuse from fans at various stadiums throughout Spain, including at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium. Despite facing such discrimination, Vinícius remains determined to push
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has set his sights on a prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, following in the footsteps of legendary Brazil icons such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká. In a recent interview with CNN, he expressed how these players have acted as inspirations for him, motivating him to push for greatness. He
Vinícius Júnior, the Real Madrid star, is in a precarious position as he contemplates a potential move to Saudi Arabia. With his contract at Madrid running until June 2027, and a staggering release clause of €1 billion ($1.1bn), the decision-making process has been put on hold until the summer of 2025. One of the main
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has brought attention to the club’s packed fixture list this season. With the prospect of competing for seven major trophies, including LaLiga, the Champions League, and the new Intercontinental Cup, Ancelotti is considering giving players individual holidays throughout the season to prevent burnout. Ancelotti recognizes the importance of rest