Sevilla fan faces trial over racist abuse of Vinicius
- Source
- MarcaTier 1
- By
- MIGUEL SANZ
- Published
Key points
- Trial scheduled for 22 September at Seville Provincial Court
- Accused of making monkey gestures and sounds at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during October 2023 La Liga match
- Prosecutors seek 21-month prison sentence for alleged crime against moral integrity
Summary
A Sevilla supporter will stand trial tomorrow for allegedly subjecting Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to racist abuse during the clubs' La Liga encounter at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on 21 October 2023. According to prosecutors, the fan seated in the Gol Norte stand repeatedly directed monkey gestures and sounds at the Brazilian winger between the 83rd and 86th minutes, causing him feelings of frustration, shame and humiliation. The prosecution alleges the conduct constitutes a crime against moral integrity and is seeking a sentence of one year and nine months in prison.
Original headline
A juicio mañana el aficionado del Sevilla acusado de llamar mono a Vinicius
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