Three people have been arrested in Spain for racial comments made against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
The incident occurred on Sunday during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Valencia, and the Brazilian winger was fired as a result.
The game was stopped for 10 minutes in the second half after Vinicius protested to the referee about the fans.
“Police have arrested three young people today in Valencia for racist behavior that occurred last Sunday during the Valencia-Real Madrid match,” said a statement from Spanish authorities Following the occurrence of Racist Abuse On Vinicius Junior, Vinicius Junior stated on Monday that “racism is normal in La Liga,” adding that the league “belongs to racists.”
“It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga,” Vinicius wrote on social media.
“The competition thinks it’s normal, the [Spanish Football] Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I’m so sorry.
“The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi today belongs to racists.
“A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world. I’m sorry for the Spaniards who don’t agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.
“Unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here.”
