Valencia football club to appeal against stand closure following racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr

Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Valencia have said they will appeal against their five-game partial stadium closure and fine following the racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr in Sunday's La Liga match.

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