Spanish police took action Tuesday after the latest case of abuse against Vinicius Junior, arresting seven people accused of racially insulting the Real Madrid player.
Spanish soccer officials also acted, fining Valencia 45,000 euros ($48,500 US) and closing part of the team’s stadium for the next five games.
Three people were detained in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinicius in Sunday’s match between Valencia and Madrid. Four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January.
The arrests came after an outpouring of support for Vinicius after he said he was abused in Valencia.
