Hanging effigy of football star prompts condemnation (PHOTO)
LaLiga and Atletico Madrid have issued statements after an effigy of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr was hung off a bridge in the Spanish capital Read Full Article at RT.com
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Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has been repeatedly targeted by rival fans
Atletico Madrid have condemned the “repugnant” actions of people responsible for hanging a mannequin wearing the jersey of Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr from a bridge ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey match between the two Madrid rivals.
A banner reading “Madrid hates Real” was also attached to railings of the bridge alongside the effigy of the footballer, who was also targeted with racial abuse by supporters during a match between the sides in September.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, in which Vinicius is expected to be named in the matchday squad, Atletico Madrid issued a statement calling for those responsible for the hanging of the effigy to be brought to justice. The club requested that its supporters express respect for Real Madrid.
