This is unacceptable and abhorrent behavior, and Vinicius stood up for himself as it was taking place.
During stoppage time in the second half, Vinicius pointed out the portion of the crowd abusing him.
The referees made a note of the incident.
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Other racist abuse happened throughout the game.
Near the end of the match, Vinicius was sent off the field for his first-ever red card.
This led to more monkey chants from the stands.
The Spanish national police identified the person allegedly involved in the event but no arrests have been made.
Spanish authorities have also opened an investigation into a potential hate crime.
Sadly, this is not the first time Vinicius has been harassed.
He has been the subject ofnine reports of racist incidentsin the last two seasons.
Racism is normal in La Liga [the league he plays in].
The competition thinks it’s normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it.
I’m so sorry.
The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi, today belongs to racists.
And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defense.
But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists.
Even if far from here.
A majority of the international soccer community offered its support to Vinicius, unlike LaLiga president Javier Tebas Medrano.
He was on the defensive.
Before criticizing and insulting LaLiga, it is necessary that you inform yourself properly,he replied to Vinicius.
Vinicius is a soccer superstar and has indicated that he could leave the team if things dont change.
After the game, Vinicius created an Instagram post calling it out.
Neither Spain nor@LaLigais racist, it is unfair to say this.
At@LaLigawe report and go after racism in the strongest possible way within our remit.
We have reported nine instances of racist insults this season (eight have been against@vinijr).
