Vinícius Júnior

Proceedings for disturbing the peace were opened following a birthday party attributed to Vinícius, with complaints from neighbours and police intervention over noise levels.

Attribution

Personally implicated

Vinícius reported to the referee an insult by Gianluca Prestianni that he believed was racist; play was stopped and the anti-discrimination protocol activated.

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Five people who directed racist abuse at Vinícius during the Valladolid–Real Madrid match on 30 December 2022 were convicted of hate crimes in May 2025.

State of the evidence

Established by a court

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

An effigy wearing Vinícius's shirt was hanged from a bridge near Real Madrid's training centre alongside a hostile banner; four men were subsequently convicted of hate crimes and threats.

State of the evidence

Established by a court

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Vinícius was sent off for striking goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski on the head off the ball; the RFEF imposed a two-match suspension, which was upheld on appeal.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Substituted in the 71st minute of a Clásico won by Real Madrid, Vinícius expressed his anger and headed directly towards the dressing rooms; he subsequently issued an apology.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

During the Valencia–Real Madrid match on 21 May 2023, Vinícius was subjected to racist chants and gestures; three supporters were convicted in June 2024.

State of the evidence

Established by a court

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

An internet user who employed several pseudonyms to direct racist attacks at Vinícius and Antonio Rüdiger on a Marca newspaper forum was convicted.

State of the evidence

Established by a court

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony after learning that Vinícius would not win; the player subsequently declared that he would continue his fight, while those close to him believed his anti-racism activism might have cost him votes.

State of the evidence

Documented

LaLiga identified and reported a supporter who directed racist abuse at Vinícius at Son Moix; judicial proceedings were opened and the club banned the supporter from its stadium.

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Person targeted by the proceedings

un supporter de Majorque

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Amid the confusion following racist abuse, Vinícius was sent off for striking Hugo Duro in the face; the RFEF subsequently overturned the red card.

Attribution

Directly implicated

Sponsored by Nike since adolescence, Vinícius entered into a dispute with the brand, believing he was not receiving treatment commensurate with his status; he sought to terminate a contract running until 2028.

State of the evidence

Documented

Mallorca supporters directed monkey chants and racist remarks at Vinícius; the authorities condemned the behaviour but did not initiate criminal proceedings.

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Football agents' representative Pedro Bravo told Vinícius to stop 'acting like a monkey' when discussing his goal celebrations, prompting widespread condemnation; Bravo subsequently apologised and described his words as an ill-judged metaphor.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

Atlético supporters were filmed chanting racist insults directed at Vinícius before the Madrid derby; further hostile chants were reported during the match.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim

During a Clásico at Camp Nou, Vinícius reported racist abuse; the case was ultimately closed because the perpetrator could not be identified.

Attribution

Protagonist is the victim