Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Junior has praised Sevilla for its swift actions in ejecting a supporter who allegedly racially abused him throughout a La Liga match.
The Brazilian winger posted a picture on social media of a person making a monkey gesture.
It was “isolated episode number 19 and counting”, he mentioned, and known as on the Spanish authorities to “do their part and change the legislation once and for all”.
Vinicius Jr, 23, congratulated Sevilla for his or her “quick positioning” in “yet another sad episode for Spanish football”.
He added: “Unfortunately, I had access to a video of another racist act in this Saturday’s match, this time carried out by a child. I am very sorry that there is no one to educate you.”
Sevilla mentioned that after “detecting xenophobic and racist behaviour, a member of the public was identified, ejected from the stadium and handed over to legal authorities”.
It added: “The individual will also be subject to the club’s vigorous internal disciplinary protocols and have their membership revoked.
“Sevilla FC will work carefully with the authorities to make sure that motion is taken accordingly.”
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In May, Real Madrid lodged a hate crime criticism with Spanish prosecutors after Vinicius was focused with racist abuse throughout an away tie in opposition to Valencia.
The match was paused after the half-time break as Vinicius Jr identified supporters who had been taunting him to the referee.
He was racially abused from the stands a number of occasions final season.
In his assertion on Saturday, Vinicius Jr mentioned the “face of today’s racist is plastered on websites as on many other occasions”.
He added: “I hope the Spanish authorities do their part and change the legislation once and for all.
“These folks have to be criminally punished, too. It could be an amazing first step in getting ready for the 2030 World Cup (which Spain is hoping to host, alongside Portugal and Morocco).
“I’m available to help.”
Sevilla and Real Madrid drew 1-1, with Vinicius Jr taking part in for 88 minutes.
Source: information.sky.com”