In response to the disgusting acts from Atletico Madrid's Ultras today, Real Madrid released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their ...
In response to the disgusting acts from Atletico Madrid’s Ultras today, Real Madrid released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their strong disapproval against racism, hatred, and xenophobia.— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) [Atletico Madrid](https://www.intothecalderon.com)’s Ultras today, [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their strong disapproval against racism, hatred, and xenophobia. Real Madrid CF would like to thank the support and expressions of affection received after the unfortunate and disgusting act of racism, xenophobia and hatred against our player Vinicius.
Real Madrid slammed the Atletico Madrid fans who hung a mannequin of Vinicius Jr, dubbing the act a "violation of fundamental rights and dignity".
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Vinicius has been a victim of racial abuse from Atleti fans before, when the two teams clashed at the Wanda Metropolitano in September. These attacks like the ones our player now suffers, or those that any athlete can suffer, cannot have a place in a society like ours. Both La Liga and Atletico Madrid have spoken out to condemn the actions of the supporters in question ahead of the two clubs' Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.
Real Madrid are set to pay homage to Vincius Junior this evening ahead of the Madrid derby, in a bid to show their full support for the Brazilian.
[Marca](https://www.marca.com/radio/2023/01/26/63d27bfbe2704e6f658b45a6.html), the Santiago Bernabeu will applaud Vinicius in minute 20 (his shirt number), as a way of showing their support for their star winger. [communication](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/01/26/official-announcement). [hung a mannequin](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/26/atletico-madrid-fans-shock-spain-by-hanging-vinicius-mannequin-from-road-bridge) with a Vinicius shirt on.
Attacks such as those suffered by our player, or those suffered by any sportsperson, have no place in a society such as ours. Real Madrid trusts that those who ...
Real Madrid trusts that those who have participated in such a despicable act will be held accountable. Attacks such as those suffered by our player, or those suffered by any sportsperson, have no place in a society such as ours. We would like to express our strongest condemnation of these acts which are an attack on fundamental rights and the dignity of people, and which have nothing to do with the values that football and sport represent.
Real Madrid face cross-city rivals Atletico on Thursday in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with star Vinicius Junior depicted hanging from a bridge in a ...
That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. Vinicius was subjected to horrific racist abuse from fans in the Valladolid section during his side's two-goal victory in La Liga on December 30. Real Madrid is confident that all the responsibilities of those who have participated in such a despicable act will be dealt with." [Atletico Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atletico-madrid) supporters known as Frente Atletico – a far-right ultras group who associate themselves with the club. An effigy of the Brazilian forward appeared hanging from a Madrid bridge on Wednesday evening under a banner above that read: "Madrid hates Real." Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". League officials have also promised to investigate the incident and punish those who're found responsible. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) [defeated their city rivals.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-28022707) As with the subsequent Valladolid incident, [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used. [suffered racist abuse during a LaLiga clash](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/laliga-vinicius-jr-tebas-racism-28855176) between the sides. Atletico have [released a statement condemning the action](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-vinicius-junior-real-29058014) and calling for respect between the two sides. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) fans will stand and chant the name of [Vinicius Junior](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vinicius-junior) in Thursday night's Madrid derby after a sickening effigy of the player was hung from a bridge near the club's training facilities.
Vinicius was the victim of racist abuse the last time the two sides met in La Liga at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier in the season, with the wide forward being ...
Real Madrid trusts that those who have participated in such a despicable act will be held accountable." In a statement released on their official website, Real Madrid have called on those fans to be 'held accountable' for their despicable actions: "Real Madrid C. would like to thank you for the support and expressions of affection received after the regrettable and repugnant act of racism, xenophobia and hatred against our player Vinicius.
WARNING: OFFENSIVE CONTENT On the eve of the 231st fixture between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, neo Nazi Atletico fans have hung a racist effigy of ...
Real Madrid is confident that all the responsibilities of those who have participated in such a despicable act will be purged." Real Madrid also followed with a statement of their own: "Real Madrid C.F. “Our condemnation of any act that attacks the dignity of people or institutions is resounding and unmitigated. We hope that the authorities are able to clarify what happened and that justice helps to banish this type of behaviour.” “La Liga strongly condemns acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Jr,” a statement from La Liga wrote. Complete with a white shirt and a Real Madrid scarf, a fan could be seen parading the doll around while laughing.
Florentino Pérez, the president of the club, presented him with a commemorative jersey at the end of the match. The German midfielder, who debuted with our team ...
His 250 wins are have come in LaLiga (169), Champions League (57), Copa del Rey (9), Club World Cup (7), Spanish Super Cup (5) and European Super Cup (3). Toni Kroos celebrated his 250th win for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey derby against Atlético. He has won 18 titles: 4 Champions League titles, 4 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 3 Spanish Super Cups and 3 Spanish Super Cups.
I captured Ronaldos magic today and I hope that I can continue like this in the remaining matches”, said the Brazilian, scorer of goal that made it 1-1 in ...
Then I stopped and it was painful again, so it was best to come off before the end. I tried to do it in training and it came off for me". I like being in that position and I managed to do that.
'Loaded with hate': Football world appalled by 'repugnant' act but Brazil star gets last laugh.
“Such acts are absolutely repugnant and inadmissable and shame society,” said Atletico in a statement. “Today we had a very difficult game but with the character and the players that we have, we were able to turn it around,” Benzema told Teledeporte. But the Brazilian got the last laugh, scoring in extra time alongside Karim Benzema to seal a 3-1 win and book a place in the semi-finals. “Football needs him, he’s got an extraordinary talent and we have to protect him physically and in a mental aspect too.” “We have to protect him,” urged Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday in a news conference. The Vinicius effigy was described as a “disgusting act of racism, xenophobia and hatred” against the Brazilian forward, by Real Madrid in a statement.