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3 days ago
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Two Real Sociedad fans face jail for abusing Vinicius
Two underage members of Real Sociedad are facing a penalty for hate crimes against Vinicius, as reported by Noticias de Gipuzkoa. The insults and racially-charged behaviors against the Real Madrid forward occurred during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final held on February 27 at Anoeta. Advertisement Television cameras captured the two 20-year-old youths. One appears to be making gestures mimicking a monkey and the other is accused of shouting: 'Son of a bitch, fucking monkey', although the accused denies it. The Penal Code in its article 510 establishes punishments of "a prison sentence of one to four years and a fine of six to twelve months" for this type of behavior if proven in court. La Liga, Real, and Madrid have presented themselves as private prosecutors and the club from San Sebastian has already opened a case against them. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 David Ramos - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Ancelotti promises to unlock Real Madrid star's full potential with Brazil – ‘He will show his best version'
Ancelotti promises to unlock Real Madrid star's full potential with Brazil – 'He will show his best version' Vinicius Jr. is one of Real Madrid's biggest stars. However, the same version of the forward is rarely seen when he wears the Brazil shirt. Despite having played for the national team for over five years, many fans and experts feel that his performances for the Selecao fall short of the high standards he sets at his club. Advertisement In Brazil, this difference is often criticised. Many believe there are two versions of Vinicius: the electric forward who shines at the Santiago Bernabeu and a more reserved figure in the yellow and green. For a player tipped to be a Ballon d'Or contender last year, his stats for Brazil are underwhelming, having scored just six goals and six assists in 39 appearances since making his senior debut in 2019. Ancelotti's support could be a turning point With Carlo Ancelotti officially stepping in as Brazil's new head coach, there is growing optimism that Vinicius can finally bring his best version to the national team. Advertisement Ancelotti has worked closely with the forward at Real Madrid and knows exactly how to get the best out of him. Under the Italian's tutelage, Vinicius reached new heights, becoming one of the most feared wingers in Europe. Ancelotti has promised to ressurrect Vinicius' international career. (Photo by) In his first press conference as Brazil boss, Ancelotti was quick to address the concerns around the forward's performances. 'It's hard to say why he hasn't been at his best with Brazil. But if it hasn't happened yet, it will now. He's an extraordinary player, hardworking and a real fighter,' said Carletto. Ancelotti also offered a more personal explanation. He believes that the intense emotional connection Brazilian players have with the national team might actually create pressure that blocks natural instincts. Advertisement 'Sometimes players want to do so well for their country that they overthink things. That can affect their performance,' he explained. Still, Ancelotti remains confident that the best of Vinicius in Brazil colours is yet to come. 'I am totally convinced that Vini, with Brazil, is going to show his best version,' he stated firmly. With a new era beginning under Ancelotti, Brazilian fans are hopeful that Vinicius will finally deliver the kind of performances he regularly provides for Real Madrid, only this time, on the international stage. Source: SPORT
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Real Madrid's 2024-25 season review 📝
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The 2024-25 season has come to an end for Real Madrid, what's the verdict? The big story of the season ⚠️ The arrival and integration of Kylian Mbappé, without a doubt. After a transfer saga that lasted several years, the French world champion landed in the Spanish capital from PSG. His adaptation was initially mixed with goals in La Liga, but also absences in big games like the October Clasico, or the clashes against Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League. Advertisement And then, there was a turning point! Author of a sensational match against Manchester City, the French striker rediscovered his genius. He finishes the season with 43 goals. No one has ever done better in their first season at Real. Enough to win the Golden Shoe 2024-25! The balance in Spain 🇪🇸 A season without a title is always a failure for Real Madrid. Second in La Liga and runner-up in the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa, the Madrid institution never managed to compete with a much stronger Barça. In the four Clasicos played, the Merengues suffered major setbacks, conceding at least four goals each time. Unprecedented! Advertisement The defense was often the weak point for the Merengues. In La Liga, 38 goals were conceded, and Ancelotti's men only rank 5th among the league's defenses. Too light to claim the title. The balance in Europe 🇪🇺 A bit like in La Liga, a Real that doesn't make it to the Champions League semifinals is a Real that has failed. After a contrasting group stage where the partners of Vinicius lost three times, including against Lille, the defending champion got back on track. We won't forget the crazy match against City in the round of 16 with two victories. The derby against Atlético also showed the collective strength that this team could muster. Advertisement We also saw its limitations against Arsenal, where no miracle happened with two clear defeats (2-1, 3-0) in the quarterfinals. They delivered 🤩 Among the satisfactions of Real's season, we can mention Kylian Mbappé, the top scorer, but also Vinicius, the top assist provider. If the duo didn't always work, this season of fine-tuning still brought some nice certainties for next year. Among the satisfactions, we can also mention Bellingham, who confirmed his status as an indispensable player, but also Federico Valverde, versatile, reliable, and decisive. They raised questions 🤔 Recurring injuries also weighed heavily on Real this season. Eder Militao, injured in the ligaments, hasn't played since November. In defense, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also missed several weeks of competition. There were also more inconsistent profiles like Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo. Summer 2025 ☀️ The major works have already begun with the official arrivals of Dean Huijsen and Xabi Alonso, pending Trent Alexander-Arnold. We can imagine that the Merengue club will seek to strengthen its defense and midfield. Among the rumored targets, we're talking about Alvaro Carreras and Florian Wirtz. To be continued! Are you a football expert? Prove it with the weekend quiz. Also read: - Xabi Alonso facing a massive task at Real Madrid - Kylian Mbappé officially Golden Shoe 2024-25 📸 LLUIS GENE - AFP or licensors
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
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Five guilty of racist Vinicius abuse: LaLiga
Vinicius Junior scored Real Madrid's second goal as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to win the Champions League. Photo: AFP Five people were handed prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a match in a landmark first ruling in Spain that condemned racist insults in a soccer stadium as a hate crime, LaLiga said on Wednesday. In December 2022, Brazil international Vinicius appeared to be subjected to abuse in Real's 2-0 win away to Real Valladolid as he walked past fans after being substituted at the Jose Zorrilla stadium. The Provincial Court of Valladolid imposed on the five offenders a year in prison and fines ranging from 1,080 euros to 1,620 euros. The prison sentences were suspended on condition that they do not commit any offence in the next three years, while they are also not allowed to attend any matches in the same period. "Thanks to the efforts of LaLiga, which filed the complaint and initially acted as the sole private prosecution — later joined by the player Vinicius and Real Madrid, as well as the Public Prosecutor's Office — this exemplary ruling has been achieved," LaLiga said in a statement. "This judicial decision represents an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism in sport in Spain, where, until now, rulings had addressed conduct against moral integrity with a racial aggravating factor. "The fact that this ruling explicitly refers to hate crimes associated with racist insults reinforces the message that intolerance has no place in football." Prison sentences of less than two years for non-violent crimes in Spain rarely require a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time. In June last year, three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for insulting Vinicius with "shouts, gestures and chants referring to the colour of his skin". In September, a fan who racially abused Vinicius and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze in two games at Mallorca in 2023 was found guilty and handed a suspended prison sentence. The aggressor had a 12-month sentence suspended after apologising in a letter to Vinicius and undergoing anti-discrimination training but was also banned from stadiums for three years.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Five individuals sentenced to one-year jail term for racial abuse against Real Madrid star Vinicius
The Valladolid Provincial Court has sentenced five football fans to one year in prison each for racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a LaLiga match on December 30, 2022, AS reports. The insults were hurled at the Brazilian during Madrid's away fixture against Real Valladolid at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium and were considered hate crimes by the court. The incident occurred in the 88th minute of the game, when Vinicius was taken off and walking along the sidelines towards the Madrid bench. It was at that moment that five individuals hurled racially offensive slurs aimed at Vinicius. Fortunately, their actions were caught on video by several spectators and quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage both in Spain and abroad. Following investigations and legal proceedings, all five defendants took responsibility for their actions and accepted a plea deal agreed with the prosecution. They issued written apologies, acknowledged the racist nature of their words, and agreed not to attend any football matches in public stadiums during the suspension of their sentences. Each one of them has been handed a one-year jail term, but the court has suspended their sentences for three years on the condition that they do not commit further crimes. They must also be available at the court's beck and call, and report any change of address. Four of the offenders have been fined €1,620 each, while the fifth will pay €1,080. They've all been banned from working in any educational, sports, or youth-related fields for more than three years. Vinicius has repeatedly been subject to racial abuse in Spain. But he chose not to seek compensation, focusing instead on justice being served. The ruling is also being sent to the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance in Sport, which had previously opened disciplinary proceedings against the individuals involved. LaLiga president Javier Tebas welcomed the court's decision, calling it 'historic' on social media platform X. 'For the first time in Spain, the court has convicted racist insults in a stadium as a hate crime,' he wrote. 'This historic ruling is the result of LALIGA's work and our commitment to football free from violence and discrimination. We will remain steadfast in this fight.'
