Real Madrid has filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities and the Attorney General's Office against the racist and hateful insults directed at their player, Vinicius Junior, by Atlético Madrid and Barcelona fans. The complaint comes after a series of incidents, including one where Atlético Madrid fans were recorded chanting "Vinícius chimpanzee" ahead of a match at the Olympic Stadium. This is not the first time such behavior has been reported; similar incidents occurred 18 months ago but were not pursued by the Madrid Prosecutor's Office, citing the racism as brief and within the context of football rivalry. Vinicius Junior has called on UEFA to take action and punish those involved. Real Madrid's statement emphasizes their stand against hatred and discrimination.
Real Madrid have submitted a complaint over "racist and hateful insults" made towards Vinicius Jr. #BBCFootball
🚨BREAKING: Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after racist and hateful insults were directed at striker Vinicius Junior, by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans https://t.co/s51f497QJB
BREAKING: Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after racist and hateful insults were directed at striker Vinicius Junior, by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans. https://t.co/G9czBe2tSQ
🚨 Real Madrid statement. “Real Madrid C. F. has filed a complaint with the Attorney General's Office against the crimes of hatred and discrimination, for the racist and hateful insults directed against our player Vinicius Junior in the vicinity of the Olympic Stadium of… https://t.co/w1liy8rsKM
Vinicius Jr calls on UEFA to punish Atletico fans for alleged racist abuse https://t.co/Iq4ywV5vZX https://t.co/df6u2B9ETB
Another disgusting video of Atlético Madrid fans engaging in racist behavior toward Vinícius Júnior emerged Wednesday, with the star forward calling for punishment for those recorded singing “Vinícius chimpanzee” in Spanish. https://t.co/Iu9e8bxlMY
❗️ Vinicius pide castigo por los cánticos racistas en la previa del Atlético-Inter https://t.co/Ezl5XuHy0o
Atlético Madrid fans chanting very openly things about Vinicius Junior. When they did this 18 months ago, the Madrid Prosecutor's Office decided not to press charges as the racism "while bad" was "only for a few seconds and within the context of football rivalry." 😳 https://t.co/xYKU2nosZw
🚨 Aficionados del Atlético de Madrid con cánticos racistas contra Vinícius Júnior en la previa del partido: "Ale, ale, ale Vinícius chimpan...". Para que luego digan que todo es culpa de Vinícius y que no hay racismo. Los que provocan son ellos. https://t.co/GiaLbfuKEB