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Tom Coley

Richarlison, Reece James and Rio Ferdinand send messages to Vinicius Jr after racist abuse

Richarlison has joined a host of other players and notable public figures in sending their support to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian was racially abused once more.

The 22-year-old has been subjected to consistent fan chants referring to his skin colour and other derogatory attacks throughout the season. He was sent off in the 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday for violent conduct in added time but that came after being taunted by the home fans throughout the game.

He had stopped to point it out to players and the referee during the game with supporters using the defence that he had provoked it with his taunts over their relegation fight. He later called out La Liga and its lack of action when dealing with racism issues, writing on Instagram: "It wasn't the first time, not the second and not the third. Racism is normal in La Liga.

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