5 fans sentenced to prison for racially abusing Vinicius - Real Madrid react
Real Madrid have welcomed the guilty verdict handed down by the Provincial Court of Valladolid against five individuals who directed racist insults at Vinicius Jr. during a match against Real Valladolid in December 2022.
The court sentenced the accused to one year in prison each, along with additional penalties, including a four-year ban from working in educational and sports professions.
The club, which exercised private prosecution alongside Vinicius Jr. in the case, stated that the conviction is a significant recognition of the offensiveness of racist behavior.
Real Madrid emphasized its commitment to protecting its values and eradicating racism from the sport.
The accused have been found guilty of five hate crimes and will also face fines and disqualification from exercising certain rights.
While the prison sentences have been suspended, conditional on the accused not attending official sports competitions for three years, the conviction marks an important step in holding individuals accountable for racist behavior in football.
Real Madrid has been actively pursuing cases against individuals who engage in racist behavior, and this conviction reinforces the club's commitment to promoting a respectful and inclusive environment in sports.
