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Dan Marsh

Vinicius Jr ban overturned as Valencia face stadium closure for racist chants

The Spanish FA have overturned the red card that was shown to Vinicius Jr and hit Valencia with a partial stadium closure after the Real Madrid forward was racially abused on Sunday.

The Brazilian winger, 22, was subjected to racist chants from the home fans at the Mestalla Stadium. He was also sent off in the dying embers of the match by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

However, the Spanish FA announced on Tuesday evening that they had officially overturned Vincius Jr's red card. And they also confirmed that Valencia had been fined €45,000 (£40,000) for the behaviour of their fans and will be forced to close the stand where the abusive chants originated for five matches.

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