Racist Hecklers Sentenced to Prison for Taunting Real Madrid Star Vinícius Júnior: La Liga Makes History with Landmark Decision
Valencia, Spain – In a groundbreaking move, La Liga reported that three fans have been handed prison terms for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a match last year. This marks the first time the top soccer league in Spain has directly pursued legal action resulting in criminal convictions. The court in Valencia, where the incident occurred in May 2023, sentenced the fans to eight months in prison each after making racist gestures …