Spanish Authorities Reduce Valencia Racism Fine & Ban Following Appeal

Valencia’s punishment following the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been reduced on appeal.

Spanish Authorities Reduce Valencia Racism Fine & Ban Following Appeal

The partial closure of the club’s Mestalla Stadium has been reduced from five to three matches.

And their fine has been cut from 45,000 euros to 27,000 euros (£23,400) after the Spanish Football Federation appeals committee said it had decided to “partially uphold” Valencia’s appeal.

Brazil’s Vinicius, 22, was subjected to racist chants from the crowd.

Spanish police have detained three people in connection with the abuse and Real Madrid, who said it constituted a “hate crime”, have reported it to the Spanish prosecutor’s office.