FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 25 - The Untold Story

Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius Júnior back in team after racial abuse

Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from fans before being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Valencia fans wave defiant banners in first home game since Vincius Jr racist abuse: ‘Respect’

Valencia played Espanyol with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior last weekend

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

With section of stadium closed after racist abuse against Vinícius, Valencia draws at home

Valencia has played its first home game with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior last weekend

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyond bad fans?

After suffering months of racial abuse on the field and off, Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior had enough.

The Conversation · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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 · May 25, 2023

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: 'These things hurt people'

Before it was Vinícius Júnior in Spain it was Romelu Lukaku in Italy

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

4 people accused of hanging Vinícius Júnior effigy released from custody

Four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge have been released from custody while still under investigation for perpetrating a hate crime

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

‘It’s not just in football’: young players’ families on racism in Spain

Abuse hurled at Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior caused a storm – but what of the everyday reality of life for people of colour?

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023