Real Madrid released a statement on Friday confirming that a minor has been suspended from the stadium after insulting Vinicius during the club’s match against Rayo Vallecano. The individual in question has also written a letter of apology to the Brazil international and will attend training courses designed to ensure he does not repeat this behavior.
Real Madrid have confirmed that a fine will be paid by the perpetrator, as the club continues to pursue any supporter found guilty of racist insults towards one of its players. Unfortunately, Vinicius has been regularly abused in La Liga and in June two Valencia fans were jailed for taking part in racist chants.
A supporter apologizes
In its statement, the club said: “ Real Madrid CF wishes to inform that the minor who uttered racist insults towards Vinicius Junior at the Vallecas stadium, during the match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid on February 18, 2024, has sent a letter of apology to Vinicius Junior, in which he apologized and expressed regret for his behavior, accepting in the juvenile jurisdiction, as a result of the extrajudicial agreement reached, to carry out the activities socio-educational measures requested by the public prosecutor’s office for minors, as well as not entering stadiums where official competitions take place for a period of one year.
“In addition, he will have to pay the financial fine imposed for his behavior by the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport. Since last June, four legal proceedings have been opened, criminal or for minors, which resulted in the conviction of the perpetrators of unacceptable racist acts committed against Real Madrid players, both in different stadiums as well as on forums and on the networks social. »
“Real Madrid has acted as a private prosecutor alongside its players in these proceedings and is currently pursuing others, and will continue to strive to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behavior in the world of football and sport.”
On the pitch, Real faces Getafe in La Liga this weekend. They are currently second, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
