LaLiga files charges after racist abuse of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

LaLiga have said they have filed hate crime charges with the “relevant judicial, administrative and sporting authorities” following the racist abuse of Vinicius Jr in Real Madrid’s game at Real Valladolid.

Footage has emerged showing the Brazil international leaving the pitch in Madrid’s 2-0 win on Friday when he was replaced by Luka Modric with two minutes remaining.

As he walks past supporters, an object is thrown at him and in response he is seen kicking him back into the crowd.

Vinicius Jr appeared to be the target of racial abuse and was pelted with objects by Valladolid fans

This causes a loud reaction from the fans and monkey chants can be heard in the video as Vinicius Jr continues to walk back towards the Madrid bench.

Followers continue to throw objects at the striker, but none seem to hit him.

LaLiga has now responded to the Jose Zorrilla Stadium incident by confirming the indictment and releasing a statement.

“A hate crime criminal complaint has been filed with the Valladolid Magistrates’ Courts, supported by audiovisual evidence gathered at the investigation, which was conducted through images and audio clips published in open sources,” it said.

LaLiga has responded to the Valladolid incident and has filed charges in a court

“LaLiga has also asked the Valladolid Magistrates’ Courts to refer the complaint to the Hate Crimes Prosecutor for their involvement in the case.”

In the statement, the league said it would step up efforts to “eliminate any form of violence, racism or xenophobia inside and outside stadiums”.

“The number of LaLiga integrity officers present at matches where there is a risk of racial slurs will be increased to maximize the detection and identification of this type of behavior that has no place in sport,” added the Spanish First Division added.

“In addition, in stadiums where there is a risk of possible racist behavior in the stands, messages will be broadcast over the public address system and billboards around the pitch to combat and condemn racism.”

Vinicius Jr. was the target of racial abuse from Atletico Madrid fans back in September

Vinicius had previously criticized LaLiga’s lack of direct action on social media following the incident.

In a statement on Twitter, Vinicius wrote: “Racists keep going to stadiums and watching the biggest club in the world up close and @LaLiga continues to do nothing…

“I will follow with my head held high and celebrate my victories and Madrid. In the end it’s my fault.”

The abhorrent chants from Atletico fans came after Vinicius Jr was urged to stop playing the monkey after dancing during Madrid’s win over Mallorca in September

Just days before that clash, Vinicius Jr. was told on Spanish TV by football agent Pedro Bravo to stop “acting like a monkey” after taking offense at the Brazilian’s dancing after his goal against Mallorca the previous week.

Bravo subsequently apologized and insisted he didn’t mean to offend Vinicius Jr. with his comments.

Meanwhile, Vinicius Jr received support from international teammate Neymar, who encouraged him to keep dancing.

Ahead of the derby clash, Atletico fans could then be heard chanting “Vinicius is a monkey” while one held up a racist doll in ugly scenes outside the Metropolitano stadium, while more chants continued throughout the game.

LaLiga condemned the abuse and vowed to work with police to catch all perpetrators, but a statement was released in early December announcing that a Spanish prosecutor had determined the chants “did not constitute a crime” as they “It only lasted a few seconds”. happened in an atmosphere of “maximum rivalry”.