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15 Jan, 18:55
As: a banana was thrown at black Real Madrid striker Vinicius in the Copa del Rey
Real Madrid lost to Albacete in the round of 16. After the final whistle, a banana was thrown at Vinicius, but missed. Police are looking for the viewer who threw the fruit
Vinicius Junior
(Фото: Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
A banana was thrown at the Brazilian striker of Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior, from the stands after the away match of the Copa del Rey with Albacete on January 14, reports As.
The 1/8 final match in Albacete ended in the defeat of Real Madrid with a score of 2:3.
After the final whistle, a banana was thrown at Vinicius, it fell on the lawn next to the player, but he did not pay attention to it. The fruit was quickly removed by a federation representative.
The police, together with Albacete, began to look for the fan who threw the banana. The club hosting the match condemned the incident.
The black Brazilian was repeatedly subjected to racist abuse, several fans were convicted. In June 2023, FIFA head Gianni Infantino met with the player and invited him to head a special committee to combat racism.
In 2024, Vinicius was the main contender for the Ballon d’Or, but the award gave away Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
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