During this time of the year, many national teams play friendly games. The South American qualifiers haven’t begun yet, so <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a> organized a matchup with Guinea at RCDE Stadium. However, soccer took a back seat.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-junior">Vinicius Jr.</a> has been making headlines for a few years now with his stellar play. Winning titles with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> put him among the best players in the world, but lately he was often on the news for how fans of the rival teams in La Liga have treated him.


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The Brazilian was victim of racism on multiple occasions. Despite the protests and the messages he shared, it hasn’t been enough to stop the abuse. That’s why the CBF stepped up with a powerful statement using an historic jersey.



<h2>Why did Brazil wear black jerseys against Guinea?</h2>



Brazil opted to wear black jerseys against Guinea as an anti-racism protest. This is the first time ever that the Brazilian national team wears a black jersey. In the 1950s they used to have a white jersey that they brought back briefly in 2019, but their traditional color has always been yellow.



This new black jersey also had an inspiring message that read “Com racismo não tem jogo”. The message in Portuguese translates to “With racism, there is no game”, signaling the reason for their choice. In the second half they returned to the field with their usual kit.



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Vinicius takes stand: Condemns La Liga and racist chants with powerful Instagram message after red card

FIFA issues statement on racist chants from Valencia fans to Vinicius Jr

Brazil wear unprecedented jersey in support of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. - Bolavip US

Brazil wear unprecedented jersey in support of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a>‘s loss to Valencia on Sunday left a lot to talk about, but not because of what happened on the field. Sadly, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-jr">Vinicius Junior</a> was once again a victim of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/vinicius-jr-racial-abuse-cases-seven-fans-arrested-20230523-BUS-3204.html">racial abuse by opposing fans</a>, something he had already suffered this season.



The Brazilian star also got involved in a brawl with his opponents, being choked by a Valencia player. However, it was Vini who saw the red card as the VAR review only replayed the moment he reacted against his opponent.



Needless to say, such a terrible decision was met by plenty of controversy, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/var-official-suspended-over-vinicius-junior-red-card-for-the-rest-of-the-season-20230523-BUS-3222.html">six VAR officials</a> were suspended. In addition, the suspension Vini would have received was rescinded.



<h2>Vinicius’ red card lifted while Valencia faces sanctions </h2>



The Competition Committee of the Spanish FA decided to overturn Vinicius’ red card, making him eligible for Real Madrid’s upcoming LaLiga fixture against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, it also decided to punish Valencia.



The Mario Kempes stand at the Mestalla stadium will be closed for the next five games, while the club will receive a €45,000 fine. The ruling explained, “sustained racist chanting throughout the stadium…turned the attacked victim into an aggresor.”



This doesn’t solve the fight against racism, but it helps to bring some justice after one of the darkest episodes of the season. “The prize the racists have won is my red card. It’s not football, it’s La Liga,” Vinicius said after the game.

Spanish FA makes U-turn regarding Vinicius' red card against Valencia - Bolavip US

Spanish FA makes U-turn regarding Vinicius' red card against Valencia

It continues to be a weekend to forget for LaLiga, after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/vinicius-jr-racial-abuse-cases-seven-fans-arrested-20230523-BUS-3204.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">racial abuse</a> hurled at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> winger <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-junior" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinicius Junior</a> during Valencia’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid. To make matters worse during the incident which brought the Brazilian winger to tears, he was red carded at the end of the match.



The incident for which Vinicius Junior was thrown out of the match was for having an altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and substitute Hugo Duro. VAR referee Iglesias Villanueva showed on field official Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea an image of Vinicius Junior hitting Duro in the face but did not show Duro putting the winger in a headlock prior.


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After the major blunder <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LaLiga</a> announced that Iglesias Villanueva will not take part in the match between Real Betis and Getafe on Wednesday and is suspended until the end of the season.



<h2>Referee suspended after poor use of VAR</h2>



Iglesias Villanueva will be replaced by Cesar Soto Grado the Spanish RFEF confirmed for the Betis match. Villanueva also will not take any action in the match Osasuna and Athletic Club, being replaced by Angel Nevado Rodriguez.


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In total Villanueva will not referee anymore matches this season and the Spanish refereeing committee is planning to restructure all VAR officials come next season.

VAR official suspended over Vinicius Junior red card for the rest of the season - Bolavip US

VAR official suspended over Vinicius Junior red card for the rest of the season

The images of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/vinicius-takes-stand-condemns-la-liga-and-racist-chants-with-powerful-instagram-message-after-red-card-20230521-BUS-2903.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">racial abuse</a> Real Madrid star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-junior" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinicius Jr</a> took from Valencia fans is circling the globe, it was one of the vilest incidents in recent memory in LaLiga. Sadly, Vinicius Jr has been subject to various incidents of racism during the season with little action from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LaLiga</a> and only now by police.



Millions of fans worldwide want answers as to what LaLiga and the Spanish authorities will do on the matter and those answers came on Tuesday morning. Four men were arrested for one incident involving a mannequin in Madrid in January and another three men were arrested for the chants at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/valencia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mestalla</a>.


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The three men detained at the stadium were in the ages of 18-21, along with their legal issues the three men face lifetime bans from the Mestalla.



<h2>Vinicius Jr case</h2>



The four men arrested for hanging a mannequin wearing Vinicius’ s kit with a noose around its neck, were identified via an investigation and the incident took place back in January prior to a Madrid derby between Real and Atletico.



Three of the men arrested belong to a radical Madrid club fan group, Spanish police stated, “The mannequin appeared next to a 16-metre banner on the bridge which said ‘Madrid hates Real’ near Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground hours before a derby match…



“Officers discovered three belonged to an ultras organization and had already been identified during previous high-risk matches by police operatives seeking to prevent sporting violence.


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“They were arrested in an operation carried out today which was coordinated with Madrid’s Court of Instruction Number 38 and a prosecution cyber-crimes section.”

Vinicius Jr racial abuse cases: Seven fans arrested - Bolavip US

Vinicius Jr racial abuse cases: Seven fans arrested

It was a day to forget for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LaLiga</a>, Valencia, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-junior" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinicius Jr,</a> the Brazilian was racially abused by Valencia fans to the point that tears began to flow from his eyes and was red carded by the referee to boot in a ridiculous display by LaLiga. Not only that but LaLiga’s president Javier Tebas’ statement following the incident only left LaLiga looking worse.



The images from Estadio de Mestalla have circled the globe and have left <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/valencia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valencia </a>looking horrible as the club fights to stay out of relegation. Things got so heated between Vinicius Jr and Javier Tebas after the fact that FIFA has stepped in and shown their support towards the Real Madrid star.


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So disgusted was Real Madrid by what happened that head coach Carlo Ancelotti was not interested in taking any questions after his side’s 1-0 defeat. Here is FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s statement on what happened.



<h2>FIFA president issues statement on racist chants towards Vinicius Jr</h2>



“Full solidarity to Vinicius. There is no place for racism in football or in society and FIFA stands by all players who have found themselves in such a situation. Events during the match between Valencia and Real Madrid show that this needs to be the case.”



The statement continued, “That is why the three-step process exists in FIFA competitions and it is recommended at all levels of football. Firstly, you stop the match, you announce it. Secondly, the players leave the pitch and the speaker announces that if the attacks continue, the match will be suspended.



“The match restarts, and then, thirdly, if the attacks continue, the match will stop and the three points will go to the opponent. These are the rules that should be implemented in all countries and in all leagues.


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“Clearly, this is easier said than done, but we need to do it and we need to support it through education.”

FIFA issues statement on racist chants from Valencia fans to Vinicius Jr - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Karim-Benzema-injury-update-Will-he-miss-the-Champions-League-match-vs-Liverpool-20230203-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid </a>are in a tough battle with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Pep-Guardiola-confirms-he-is-ready-for-a-return-to-FC-Barcelona-20230126-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FC Barcelona</a> in order to conquer the 2022-2023 La Liga. Though Carlo Ancelotti and his players had an amazing start of the season, they are currently living uncertain times.
Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final against FC Barcelona and werealmost eliminated by Villarreal andAtletico Madrid in the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey). Furthermore, they are five points behind Barcelona in La Liga following a tie at home facing Real Sociedad.
During the entire season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Vinicius-Jr-incredible-answer-to-outrageous-attacks-by-fans-of-Atletico-Madrid--20230127-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vinicius Jr</a> has been the target of criticism because of his behavior on the field. Not many players agree with his manners and goal celebrations. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Carlo-Ancelotti-explains-why-Lionel-Messi-will-never-be-the-best-player-in-history-20221229-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlo Ancelotti </a>gave a very elegant response to those rivals who constantly attack the Brazilian player.
<h2>Carlo Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr amid role model controversy</h2>
Prior to the game against Real Madrid in the 2022-2023 La Liga, Mallorca’s captain, Antonio Raillo, severely criticized Vinicius Jr and his behavior on the field. “If I had to pick a role model for my child, I would pickModricorBenzema, but never him.”
So, just a few hours before the game at Sox Moix against Mallorca, Carlo Ancelotti spoke loud and clear during a press conference. When asked about if Vinicius Jr was a role model or not, this was his answer.
“To me, he is a great player. My grandchildren are all for Vinicius. The young fans like this type of player, with so much talent. Spectacular with the ball. All of my four grandchildren have the shirt of Vinicius and don’t want any other. Each person has his opinion.”
 
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