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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.

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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.

The New Daily

'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

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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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Richarlison, Reece James and Rio Ferdinand send messages to Vinicius Jr after racist abuse

Vinicus Jr was the subject of racist abuse from Valencia fans and was later sent off for Real Madrid.

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Furious Vinicius Jr feuds with LaLiga chief and aims scathing attack over racism scandal

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has become embroiled in a social media spat with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian was racially abused once again

Daily Mirror

Rio Ferdinand fumes at football chiefs over vile Vinicius Jr racism - "They don't do s***"

Vinicus Junior suffered racist abuse during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat against Valencia at the Mestalla on Sunday and has criticised LaLiga's failure to combat the problem

Daily Mirror

Vinicius Jr releases emotional statement and claims "racism is normal" in LaLiga

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior released an emotional statement to claim LaLiga now "belongs to the racists" after being subjected to more racism on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Barcelona star Raphinha hits out at "lies" around Newcastle transfer rumours

Raphinha has been strongly linked with a move to Newcastle in the summer transfer window, with Barcelona needing to sell players to comply with Financial Fair Play rules

Daily Mirror

Chelsea granted major Lionel Messi transfer hope as La Liga president reveals contract condition

Lionel Messi has every top club around the world on red-alert with his contract at PSG set to expire in the coming weeks, but a return to Barcelona may not be on the cards

Football London

Lionel Messi transfer takes fresh twist as Barcelona make desperate move to fund deal

Lionel Messi's current deal with PSG is due to expire at the end of the season and the Argentine superstar has been linked with a stunning return to Barcelona

Daily Mirror

Bohemians chief hails emergence of Union of European Clubs to counter ECA consolidation of power

Daniel Lambert will encourage Premier and First Division clubs here to join the newly formed Union of European Clubs, so that they can have a louder voice in football's corridors of power.

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European Club Association is bad for domestic leagues, says La Liga president

At the launch of a new clubs’ union that has attracted interest from clubs such as Crystal Palace and Brighton, Javier Tebas said the ECA represented only the elite

Daily Record

La Liga president puts Celtic and Rangers on alert with radical European breakaway idea threatening fresh football war

There are plans for a fresh movement in Europe that would seek to challenge the current regime.

Daily Mirror

Barcelona delivered harsh truth over Lionel Messi transfer despite contract plan

Barcelona are drawing up a lucrative contract offer for Lionel Messi, as he's set to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window, but LaLiga president Javier Tebas has put a spanner in the works

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi torn between two transfer options with Cristiano Ronaldo factor in play

Lionel Messi could link up with old foe Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia after receiving a £350m-per-year offer from rival club Al Hilal, but Barcelona are still in talks to re-sign him

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The Independent UK

Barcelona demand La Liga president Javier Tebas resigns

It has been alleged that Tebas provided false information amid an ongoing investigation into payments made by Barcelona to a former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee

Daily Mirror

Barcelona confirm Lionel Messi transfer talks as Xavi urges PSG star to "come home"

PSG superstar Lionel Messi could be set for a sensational reunion with Xavi back at Barcelona this summer after vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed that they wanted to re-sign him

Daily Mirror

Barcelona face Champions League ban as UEFA investigate £7.5m referee payment

The La Liga leaders have been accused by prosecutors of paying a former official's company between 2001 and 2018 in return for favourable decisions on the pitch. They deny any wrongdoing but now UEFA are opening their own investigation ito the claims

Daily Mirror

Barcelona officially charged for alleged “sporting corruption” including payment to refs

Barcelona have been charged with corruption after being alleged to have paid a referees organisation, which the club are claiming is "an external technical consultant"

Football London

Manchester United renew interest in Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong amid Barcelona worry

Chelsea battled Manchester United for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong last year, and could face another transfer tussle this summer amid the Spanish club's financial worries

Daily Mirror

Erik ten Hag signing warned they face the chop if Man Utd land top summer target

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains an admirer of Frenkie de Jong and could reignite his interest in light of Barcelona's continuing financial troubles

Manchester Evening News

Javier Tebas inadvertently highlights Premier League issue in Man City battle

La Liga president Javier Tebas may be unmoved in his opinion of Manchester City but his comment on the Premier League does them no favours either

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