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The world is watching: Vinicius targeted by racist abuse
KADEEM SIMMONDS stresses the need for harsher punishments for hate speech in football
Real Madrid's Jose Vinicius Junior in action during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 17, 2023.

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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