The match against Valencia was temporarily stopped after Vinícius said a fan behind one of the goals called him a monkey and made monkey gestures toward him.
4 men arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinicius Junior effigy off bridge
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The prosecutor who shelved one Vinícius case said the “unpleasant” racist chants against him came within the context of a soccer rivalry, and although they were “inappropriate” and “disrespectful,” they came inserted within the normal mockery by fans in a soccer game.
Spain takes action against racism after Vinicius case, but punishing fans remains a challenge
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