NewzThe Provincial Court of Sevilla is scheduled to host a trial on Tuesday against a Sevilla FC fan accused of directing racist abuse toward Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior. The incident occurred in October 2023 during a LaLiga match at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium, where the defendant allegedly called the player a "mono."
In connection with the charges, the defendant faces a requested prison sentence of one year and nine months. The legal proceedings highlight ongoing efforts within Spanish football to penalize and prosecute acts of racial abuse directed at professional players during league fixtures.
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