A court in Valencia sentenced three fans to 8 years in prison for racially abusing Vinicius Junior, marking the first racism-related conviction in Spanish professional football.
The men shouted racist insults and made gestures at Vinicius during a game, causing the match to be briefly halted and sparking an uproar in Spain.
Despite the conviction, Vinicius faced continued racist abuse. Some blamed his behavior, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating racism in football.
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