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THE world is watching.

Sunday saw Spanish side Valencia beat Real Madrid in La Liga to confirm their status in the top flight for at least another season.

But the win was overshadowed by events in the stands for the duration of the match. Because as the game was going on, Valencia supporters were racially abusing Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr.

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