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Albacete Condemns Racism Against Vinicius Junior, Vows Action

1/16/2026

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Albacete condemned racist abuse directed at Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid forward) during a Copa del Rey match, including a banana and xenophobic chants.
The club pledged to identify and ban the perpetrators and to eradicate racism in football and society.
Vinicius Junior has faced repeated racial abuse in Spain, with offenders previously convicted.
Recent cases include a Mallorca supporter sentenced to prison for similar abuse and five supporters given suspended sentences.

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Albacete condemned racist abuse directed at Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid forward) during a Copa del Rey match, including a banana and xenophobic chants.
The club pledged to identify and ban the perpetrators and to eradicate racism in football and society.
Vinicius Junior has faced repeated racial abuse in Spain, with offenders previously convicted.
Recent cases include a Mallorca supporter sentenced to prison for similar abuse and five supporters given suspended sentences.