Five offenders received suspended prison sentences for racially abusing Vinicius Jr during a match, with Spain's judiciary recognizing the act as a hate crime for the first time in sports. The Provincial Court of Valladolid sentenced them to one year in prison, conditional upon no further offenses for three years, alongside fines. This case highlights La Liga's efforts in combating racism, as they pioneered the complaint process, culminating in a landmark ruling signaling intolerance's unacceptability in football.
"Thanks to the efforts of La Liga, which filed the complaint and initially acted as the sole private prosecution - later joined by the player Vinicius and Real Madrid, as well as the Public Prosecutor's Office - this exemplary ruling has been achieved."
"This judicial decision represents an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism in sport in Spain, where, until now, rulings had addressed conduct against moral integrity with a racial aggravating factor."
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