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Three Valencia fans get 8 months jail for racism targeting Real Madrid’s Vicinius

Three Valencia fans were handed eight-month jail terms on Monday for racist abuse towards Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior at a La Liga match last year.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Is this the worst penalty you will ever see?

Osasuna’s Croatian striker Ante Budimir has come in for some criticism after taking what many are saying ‘is the worst penalty ever’ during a La Liga game on Monday.

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IOL Reporter|Published

LaLiga claims racism can be eradicated in six months if given sanctioning powers

Racism in LaLiga came under the spotlight again over the weekend when the Brazilian-born Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was abused at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium.

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Herman Gibbs|Published

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino offers ‘full solidarity’ to Vinicius Jr after racism row

Soccer governing body FIFA's president Gianni Infantino expressed his support for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr after he called LaLiga and Spain ‘racist’ after receiving racial slurs from fans.

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Reuters|Published

Five takeaways from Wales’ fortuitous draw with the USA

IOL Sport’s Herman Gibbs looks at five things we learnt from this clash that enjoyed nine minutes of extra time.

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Herman Gibbs|Published

Bilbao and Valencia settle for draw in Copa semi-final first leg

Athletic, who knocked out holders Barcelona and Real Madrid in the previous two rounds, went ahead in the 37th minute thanks to Raul Garcia's header from a free kick.

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Reuters|Published