The racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr by Valencia supporters on Sunday feels like a tipping point for many in the game in favour of decisive action by players.
Valencia have been hit with a partial stadium closure and fined 45,000 euros (£39,000) by the Spanish authorities but described the decision to close the Mestalla’s south stand for five games as “disproportionate, unjust and unprecedented”, and intend to appeal that part of the sanction.
