Players and officials call for racism to be tackled as LaLiga action resumesBy PA Sport StaffLaLiga players and officials called for racism to be tackled in Spain as the competition resumed in the wake of the latest Vinicius Junior incident. Before Tuesday night’s game between Celta Vigo and Girona, players from both sides, as well as the match officials, stood behind a banner which read “Racism, out of football”. The footage also showed a supporter holding up a placard with ‘No Al Racismo’ (No to Racism) written on it. According to the country’s law, LaLiga can currently only identify and report incidents, and punishment is rarely handed out. Real Madrid said the abuse constituted a “hate crime” and filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General’s Office.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2023 07:20 UTC