Four people sentenced for hate crimes against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior
Four individuals have been handed suspended jail terms after confessing to hate crimes against Real Madrid's star player, Vinicius Junior.
The accused were subjected to a private prosecution initiated by the player, his club, and the Spanish league following an incident where a black inflatable effigy dressed in the 24 year old Brazilian forward's kit was hung from one of the city's bridges. This was accompanied by a banner stating 'Madrid hates Real' prior to a Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid in January 2023.
One individual received a 15-month prison sentence for a hate crime and an additional seven months for issuing threats, having shared images of the act online. The other three were each given seven months for hate crimes and another seven for threats.
A LaLiga statement confirmed all three had signed a letter of apology and their sentences will be suspended on the condition they complete a training programme on equal treatment and non-discrimination.
The defendant who posted the video online received a special disqualification from working in education, sports, or recreational youth settings for four years and three months, and the others for three years and seven months.
All four were also fined, prohibited from going within 1,000 metres of Vinicius or communicating with him in any way for the duration of the sentences, and banned from being within 1,000m of any football stadium during LaLiga or Spanish Football Federation matches, including reserve and women's teams, from four hours before until four hours afterwards.
The case is the latest involving individuals responsible for racist abuse directed at Madrid players, with the club stating 14 now have criminal convictions following incidents at Real Valladolid, Valencia, Real Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano and online.
The club statement continued: "Real Madrid, which has exercised, together with its player, the private prosecution in this procedure and in many others currently in process, will continue to work to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behaviour in the world of football and sport."
The club's stance was backed by LaLiga, which said in a statement: "This ruling marks a strong step forward in the fight against hate and discrimination in sport.
"LaLiga reaffirms its unwavering commitment to eradicating any form of racism, violence, or intolerance both inside and outside football stadiums."
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