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Spanish league La Liga to set up football academy in West Bengal, signs agreement

KOLKATA: Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday. The MoU was signed during a closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga president Javier Tebas…

The Times of India

The rise and fall of Luis Rubiales: from Spanish football president to pariah

It all started and finished with a World Cup as the elation of Spain’s success exposed Luis Rubiales and the fighter could not keep fighting

The Guardian - UK

Iker Casillas slams Luis Rubiales after Spanish FA president refuses to resign

Rubiales refused to resign at a press conference despite appearing to forcefully kiss midfielder Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final

The Independent UK

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Spain's football chief Rubiales refuses to resign, says World Cup kiss 'consensual'

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of widespread criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.

France 24

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr chosen to lead new Fifa anti-racism committee

Vinicius Jr, the Real Madrid star who has experienced constant racial abuse in LaLiga, spearheads new committee

The Independent UK

European Club Association is orchestrating a silent football coup

Through its actions the ECA is intensifying the influence of Europe’s biggest clubs while disregarding the aspirational ones

The Guardian - UK

Man City boss Pep Guardiola 'not optimistic' over Vinicius Jr racism row with La Liga boss Javier Tebas

Pep Guardiola offered his support to Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has suffered racist abuse from fans in Spain.

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Vinicius will not travel to Sevilla, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

NEW DELHI: Vinicius Junior, who was unfortunately subjected to racial abuse last weekend, will be absent for a second consecutive match due to a knee issue, as confirmed by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday.

The Times of India

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has taken Spain to what could be a turning point in the fight against racism in soccer

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr targeted for being best in La Liga, says Javier Tebas

PANAJI: Nobody has endured as much hate as Vinicius Junior in Spanish football. Since 2020, the Real Madrid striker has been constantly abused. Of the 12 cases that have been officially reported by La Liga, nine involve Vinicius, while five of those incidences have occurred this year itself.

The Times of India

Docking points from clubs would deter racist fans, suggests La Liga president

Javier Tebas wants La Liga to have more power to punish racist offenders, but is yet to personally speak to Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior despite his apology

The Guardian - UK

Javier Tebas wants LaLiga to have power to eradicate racism in Spanish football

The problem has been an issue but hit the headlines on Sunday when Vinicius Junior spoke out after being abused at Valencia.

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola’s lessons for Ted Lasso and Manchester’s rich booze history

In today’s Football Daily: Pep enjoys some sauna time, José kicks Tottenham when they’re down and more on Mooro’s

The Guardian - UK

LaLiga president apologises for reaction to Vinicius Junior’s racism allegations

Javier Tebas was criticised for his response after the Real Madrid forward was targeted by racist chants during the game at Valencia

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Javier Tebas apologises for his reaction to Vinicius Junior’s racism allegations

LaLiga’s president was criticised for his response after the Real Madrid forward was targeted by racist chants during the game at Valencia.

Daily Mirror

Javier Tebas issues grovelling apology to Vinicius Jr after comments over racism

The treatment of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior by the Spanish football authorities following yet another instance of racism has seen pressure mount of LaLiga president Javier Tebas

The Independent UK

Spanish police arrest four people after Vinicius effigy was hung from a bridge

An inflatable doll dressed in a Vinicius shirt was hung from the railings with a banner that read “Madrid hates Real Madrid” back in January.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr needs protecting — or racism will drive him from La Liga

The Real Madrid forward was the target of more racist abuse on Sunday

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Daily Mirror

Rio Ferdinand demands LaLiga chief stands down after Vinicius Jr comment - "Disgusting!"

Javier Tebas has come under fire for his response to the racism scandal engulfing Spain's top flight following yet more despicable abuse aimed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior

Reuters

Soccer-Spanish football admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Spanish soccer has a racism problem, its football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, echoing criticism by Brazil after Real Madrid lodged a race crime complaint following insults hurled at their Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

The New Daily

Real Madrid lodges hate crime complaint over racial abuse of Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid say racism directed at Vinicius Jr constitutes a "hate crime" and has filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General.

FourFourTwo

'La Liga belongs to racists': Everything said in reaction to Vinicius Jr suffering racist abuse against Valencia

FIFA, Valencia, the La Liga president and Carlo Ancelotti have all given their takes on the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid's loss on Sunday

The Independent UK

Real Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius targeted by racist abuse

Sunday’s game between Valencia and Real Madrid was paused after the Brazil forward pointed out to the referee those who were allegedly abusing him.

The Independent UK

Vinícius Júnior gains more support as Spanish soccer again embroiled in racism

Spanish soccer is again embroiled in racism and the support for Vinícius Júnior is growing rapidly after yet another case of abuse against the Brazil forward this weekend

Daily Mirror

Laura Woods wades in on vile Vinicius Jr racism with swipe at "pathetic" LaLiga chief

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been racially abused by football fans on a number of occasions this season - with LaLiga struggling to tackle the problem

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