US EditionFour People Handed Suspended Jail Sentences over Vinicius Jr Effigy
- On Monday, 16 June 2025, a Madrid court delivered suspended prison sentences to four people convicted of a hate crime involving a derogatory figure representing Vinicius Jr., a player for Real Madrid.
- The hate crime involved four individuals who displayed a banner with the words "Madrid hates Real" alongside a black inflatable effigy dressed in a replica of Vinicius Jr.'s number 20 jersey, hanging these items from a bridge ahead of a Copa del Rey game in January 2023.
- One defendant was handed a 15-month sentence for a hate crime plus an extra seven months for threatening behavior linked to sharing images online, while three others each received seven-month sentences for hate crimes and threats; all avoided imprisonment after issuing apologies.
- Fines of 1,084 euros and 720 euros were handed down, along with a restriction requiring the offenders to stay at least 1,000 meters away from Vinicius’s residence and workplace. They were also banned from attending stadiums during LaLiga and RFEF matches and received disqualifications from roles in education, sports, or youth activities for periods up to four years and three months.
- The defendants’ prison sentences will remain suspended provided they complete a training course focused on equality and non-discrimination, according to LaLiga’s statement, which highlighted the importance of accountability; there has been no immediate response from Vinicius or official confirmation from the court.
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Independent EspañolA Spanish court sentenced four people who hung a doll with the figure of the star of Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior, from a bridge two years ago, the league reported Monday.
·Los Angeles, United States
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hbl.fiThe men who hung a doll dressed as Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior from a noose from a bridge have now been sentenced to suspended prison sentences for hate crimes and threats against the football star.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Because they have racistally insulted the football star from Brazil, four men in Spain receive a probation sentence. In order to escape prison, they have to comply with further conditions.
·Bonn, Germany
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