LaLiga Condemns Hate Speech after Vinicius Jr Racially Abused

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 18, 2022. (AFP)
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 18, 2022. (AFP)
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LaLiga Condemns Hate Speech after Vinicius Jr Racially Abused

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 18, 2022. (AFP)
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 18, 2022. (AFP)

LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Sunday's match.

Hundreds of Atletico supporters could be heard singing, "Vinicius, you are a monkey, you are monkey" in a video published on social media by radio station Cope in the build-up to the Madrid derby, which Real won 2-1.

Local media also reported that monkey noises and chants of "Vinicius, die" were heard throughout the game.

"We denounce all incidents inside and outside stadiums," a LaLiga spokesperson told the BBC. "We work with clubs to keep our football friendly and enjoyable.

"Hate speech has no place in LaLiga and we always work with the clubs and the authorities to identify and bring to justice any such case."

The clubs have not commented on the incidents.



AlUla Desert Blaze to Kick Off Friday with over 500 Runners

The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
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AlUla Desert Blaze to Kick Off Friday with over 500 Runners

The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA

The latest edition of AlUla Desert Blaze race kicks off Friday, with more than 500 runners from around the world competing in one of the region’s most prominent and challenging desert races.

The race welcomes participants of all levels, from professional athletes to amateurs, with four distance options: 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km (half marathon), and 42.2 km (full marathon), SPA reported.

All routes begin at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, while the full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla.

The race is a featured event in the AlUla Moments Calendar of year-round sports and cultural activities, offering visitors the chance to explore AlUla’s rich historical heritage.