4 arrested over Vinicius Jr effigy hung from bridge
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our individuals have been arrested in Spain in reference to the effigy of Vinicius Jr hung from a bridge exterior Real Madrid‘s coaching amenities 4 months in the past.
An inflatable doll carrying a Vinicius shirt appeared on one of the bridges within the Spanish capital on the morning of a Madrid derby in January, accompanied by a banner that learn: “Madrid hates Real Madrid.”
The act, reportedly deliberate by a piece of Atletico Madrid supporters, was on the time condemned by each golf equipment and LaLiga.
An announcement from the Spanish prime flight learn: “LaLiga strongly condemns acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Jr. LaLiga, as in the past, will press for an investigation into the matter by relevant state security forces and bodies, seeking convictions for those responsible and requesting the most severe sentences.”
This effigy was hung from a bridge in Madrid ahead of a derby againt Atletico in January
/ Madrid ZoneVinicius was targeted by Valencia fans on Sunday with additional racist abuse, prompting a hate crime investigation to be opened which has resulted in 4 arrests for the effigy.
Valencia on Monday confirmed police had made an arrest in connection with the incident at the Mestalla Stadium, as sporting figures such as Kylian Mbappe, Rio Ferdinand, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton also voiced their support for the 22-year-old.
Spanish Football Federation head Luis Rubiales admitted there is a real problem of racism in the country’s football, where “press releases do not work anymore.”