Vinicius Junior case highlights Spain’s ‘problem’ with racism
26 May 2023 |
7:46 am
Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior was once again the victim of racial abuse whilst playing for Real Madrid. The Spanish league appear unable to crack down as it exposes the countries' lax attitude towards racism.
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