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I’m a tormentor of racists – Vinicius Jr on jailed abusers
The racist chants were aimed at Vinicius during a La Liga game at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on May 21, 2023.
The fans were found guilty of a “crime against moral integrity” with “aggravating circumstance of discrimination based on racist motives”.
“I’m not a victim of racism. I am a tormentor of racists. This first criminal conviction in the history of Spain is not for me. It’s for all black people,” Vinicius posted on X.
“May other racists be afraid, ashamed and hide in the shadows. Otherwise, I’ll be here to collect. Thank you to La Liga and Real Madrid for helping with this historic conviction.”
It is the first time that a conviction for racism at a football match in Spain has been handed out and was a direct result of a complaint filed by La Liga.
An initial 12-month sentence was reduced by a third following an agreement reached at the preliminary investigation stage.
The fans were also banned from entering any football stadium in which La Liga and/or Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) matches are played for a period of three years, later reduced to two.
Brazil international Vinicius joined La Liga, Real Madrid and RFEF in bringing the case to court. The defendants read a letter of apology during the hearing.
La Liga president Javier Tebas said:, external “This ruling is great news for the fight against racism in Spain, as it goes some way to redressing the disgraceful wrong suffered by Vinicius Jr and sends a clear message to those individuals who go to a football stadium to hurl abuse.
“La Liga will identify them, report them, and there will be criminal consequences.
“I understand that there may be some frustration at the length of time it takes for these sentences to be handed down, but this shows that Spain is a country that guarantees judicial integrity.
“We at La Liga can only respect the pace of justice, but once again we demand that Spanish legislation evolve to give La Liga sanctioning powers that can speed up the fight against racism.”
Real Madrid said they “will continue to work to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behaviour in the world of football and sport”.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino hailed the sentences as a “positive step” and praised the “firm action”.
Writing on his Instagram Story, Infantino said: “Our message to people anywhere in the world who still behave in a racist way when they are dealing with football is clear: we don’t want you. These people have to be excluded, they are not part of our community and not part of football.”
The latest on Antonio Rudiger’s injury situation for Real Madrid ahead of their clash with Manchester City indicates significant concerns for the team.
Rudiger was forced off the pitch during Real Madrid’s match against Espanyol due to a right hamstring injury, which has raised alarms considering the upcoming high-stakes Champions League match against Manchester City.
The injury occurred just 13 minutes into the game, and he was seen clutching his hamstring before signaling for a substitution.
Real Madrid’s medical staff are currently assessing the severity of the injury, but early indications suggest it might sideline him for upcoming critical matches, including the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid and the Champions League game against Manchester City.
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Ancelotti has limited options, with midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni having been used as a makeshift center-back, though not without struggles in adapting to the role.
This injury comes at a time when Real Madrid did not reinforce their defense in the January transfer window, leaving them in a precarious position defensively.
Mohamed Salah has recently surpassed Frank Lampard to become the sixth all-time highest goalscorer in the Premier League, with 178 goals.
This achievement was marked during a match on Gameweek 24 in the English Premier League on Saturday 1-02-2025.
Salah is now only six goals away from matching Sergio Aguero’s tally of 184 goals, which would place him in fourth on the all-time list. His performance this season has been exceptional, with 20 Premier League goals scored by that date.
Salah’s consistent scoring rate suggests he could realistically aim to overtake Aguero before the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
His current form, combined with his historical performance, makes this a plausible goal. However, his future with Liverpool remains uncertain as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
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