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4 people arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinícius Junior effigy off bridge

Spanish police say four people suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Thor actor Ray Stevenson dies, Real Madrid calls racist incident against Vinícius Júnior a hate crime, and astronauts arrive at the ISS — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Vinícius Júnior and why it’s time to stop talking about the football

Another grim episode in Spain unfolded on Sunday, but in confronting this, there is hope it is now inescapable

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league ‘now belongs to racists' after enduring more abuse

Vinícius Júnior has been subjected to racist abuse yet again and says on Instagram that the Spanish league “now belongs to racists.”

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Real Madrid’s capitulation may accelerate rebuild and Ancelotti exit

Champions League hammering at Manchester City could usher manager towards Brazil job and hasten transition to youth

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

It May Finally Be Time for Man City’s Champions League Moment

The team whose resources are nearly limitless may finally have its breakthrough after emphatically seeing off Real Madrid in the semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Manchester City in Champions League final after Silva leads rout of Real Madrid

Bernardo Silva scored twice to help relentless Manchester City thrash Real Madrid 4-0 and 5-1 on aggregate to set up a Champions League final with Inter

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Manchester City machine faces decisive moment on road to history

Kyle Walker has overcome a difficult season to play a key role for team who have clicked into gear in pursuit of treble

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Real Madrid made to suffer by City but Guardiola knows they are never done

Luka Modric insists Champions League holders will go to Manchester ‘with faith’ while City’s mature display suggests they have learned

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Man City, Real Madrid Stalemate Sets Up the Final Before the Final

After a 1–1 tie in the Champions League semifinal first leg in Madrid, expect next week’s second leg to be the competition’s true—and fitting—final.

Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2023