Incident reignites dialogue over fan hostility and racism in Spanish soccer
(Video) Vinicius Junior clashes with Rayo followers in fiery La Liga draw
Actual Madrid ahead Vinicius Junior discovered himself as soon as once more on the heart of controversy throughout his group’s irritating 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in matchweek 12 of La Liga as tensions between the Brazilian and opposition followers resurfaced.
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Through the second half at Estadio de Vallecas, tv cameras from Movistar+ captured Vinicius exchanging gestures with sections of the house crowd as Rayo ready to take throw-in.
The 24 yr outdated winger appeared to make hand movement towards the stands prompting fast refrain of jeers & insults from Rayo supporters.
earlier than letting out sarcastic snigger.
La Liga’s simmering tensions
That is removed from first time the Brazilian confronted abuse or provocation from opposition followers.
Final season he subjected to racist chants at a number of stadiums throughout Spain prompting widespread condemnation from world gamers unions and even statements from FIFA and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Whereas the league has since applied stricter anti-racism measures, Sunday’s alternate in Vallecas exhibits that hostility towards Vinicius stays delicate situation.
Match Abstract – Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Actual Madrid