7 people arrested in Spain for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior
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At least seven people were arrested in Spain for racially taunting Real Madrid Black soccer player Vinícius Júnior, who arrived in the country five years ago.
The arrests come after an outpouring of support for Vinícius after he said he was abused in Valencia. The case prompted widespread reaction from sports figures and government officials in Spain and worldwide.
The nation has been criticized for its lack of action in racism cases in soccer. Brazilian government officials, including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had publicly expressed their concerns.
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