4 people arrested on suspicion of hanging effigy of soccer star Vinícius off a bridge
NBCJUL 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
While racism in soccer is a problem in multiple countries, this episode in Spain highlights a major crisis. Unfortunately, dozens of similar acts have previously taken place without repercussions and this has allowed the behavior to be institutionalized. Serious action needs to be taken in order to make clear that these types of disgusting actions are unacceptable.
Narrative B
While this is a serious problem in Spain, as well as in a number of other countries, a part of the problem is that the Spanish soccer league — La Liga — has little to no power to punish those responsible for racism. The body is now formally requesting more authority on the matter from the Spanish government in order to take action.