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Vinicius Jr: Valencia Fined, Sanctioned With Partial Stadium Closure For Five Matches

Vinicius Jr: Valencia Fined, Sanctioned With Partial Stadium Closure For Five Matches

Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches following the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Spanish police have detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian at Mestalla Stadium on Sunday. Valencia have also been fined 45,000 euros (£39,000). Vinicius’ late red card has been rescinded, meaning he will not have to serve a suspension. Valencia called the decision to partially close their stadium “disproportionate, unjust and unprecedented” and said they intend to appeal against that part of the sanction. “Valencia have collaborated from the first minute with the police and…
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‘La Liga Belongs To Racists’- Vinicius After Valencia Abuse

‘La Liga Belongs To Racists’- Vinicius After Valencia Abuse

Vinicius said "Spain is known as a country of racists" after abusive chants were directed towards him at Valencia Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior said "La Liga belongs to racists" after being subjected to racist chants at Valencia. The 22-year-old Brazil international was dismissed for violent conduct in the 97th minute of the 1-0 La Liga defeat after an altercation with Hugo Duro. Earlier in the game, an incensed Vinicius attempted to bring Valencia fans to the referee's attention. "The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists," Vinicius wrote on Instagram. "It wasn't…
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