Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti called for a zero-tolerance policy against LaLiga’s recurring “racism problem” following more incidents of racist abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr
On Thursday, Vinicius urged the European governing body UEFA to take action against alleged racist chants directed at him by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans.
Real Madrid have also filed a complaint with the state prosecutor’s office over hate and discrimination offences, the LaLiga club said on Friday.
The Brazil international has been a target of racist abuse on multiple occasions while playing in Spain, prompting a series of local and international campaigns, including the creation of a special FIFA anti-racism committee.
“The problem is there, I believe it is. I am not going to change my opinion” on racism in LaLiga, Ancelotti told reporters on Friday.
Vinicius was also racially abused last year while playing at Valencia. Several were arrested after that incident, and Valencia banned four people for life.
