Spain opens investigation into racist abuse of Vinicius

By Agence France-Presse

May 23, 2023 2:30 pm

MADRID: Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation into the racist abuse hurled at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as Brazil made a formal protest on Monday.

The 22-year-old Brazilian international has often been targeted by opposition fans in Spain's La Liga and was once more in a 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday.

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