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Record fine and two-year ban for fan for racist insults against Vinicius Jr.

The Anti-Violence Commission has decided to pull no punches in its fight against racism and violence in stadiums. This Tuesday, at its regular meeting, it has agreed tough sanctions for a number of fans and clubs who have crossed the line, making it clear that there is no tolerance for behaviour that tarnishes sport.

The most high-profile case is that of a fan who used his profile on the social network X to hurl racist insults at Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr. This individual, who not only made offensive comments but also shared racist images, now faces a fine of 60,001 euros and a two-year ban from sporting venues. The Commission has taken the case to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as it could be a hate crime.

But that is not all. Another fan, who was already banned from stadiums, was caught at the match between Athletic Club and Valencia CF. This repeat offender, with three sanctions on his record, has received the same punishment: a fine of 60,001 euros and a further two-year ban from the stadiums.

Clubs also in the spotlight

Football teams have not been left unscathed. Deportivo Alavés has been singled out for its relationship with the peña Iraultza 1921, a group with members who have been repeatedly sanctioned. Despite having been warned up to 18 times about this link, the club continues to support this peña. Result: a proposed sanction of 50,000 euros.

Another club affected is Barakaldo, which will have to pay 12,000 euros for failing to adequately control its fans in a Primera Federación promotion match against Orihuela CF. The fans invaded the pitch and, as if that were not enough, lit a pyrotechnic device. A similar situation was experienced by Betis Deportivo Balompié, which was fined 10,000 euros for allowing the display of banners of groups with a violent history during a Primera División promotion match.

Racing Club de Ferrol also has to face a fine, in this case of 3,001 euros, for not complying with security measures in the match against Málaga. They allowed banners that did not comply with the regulatory requirements.

Fans out of control

The sanctions have not only affected clubs, but also a number of fans who have been involved in unfortunate episodes. A CD Alcoyano fan, for example, was expelled from the stadium during a match against Real Murcia for disturbing the peace on several occasions. But the story does not end there: the fan re-entered the stadium pushing a security guard and fled when the police arrived. His punishment: 4,000 euros and a year without setting foot in a stadium.

In another match, between RC Deportivo de La Coruña and Real Oviedo, two drunken fans assaulted the security guards and were given the same sanction of 4,000 euros and a year's ban from sporting venues.

The list goes on with fans sanctioned for various incidents: from throwing objects to hitting security guards or assaulting other fans. In all cases, the fines range from 1,500 to 4,000 euros, as well as bans ranging from three months to one year.

Tolerancia cero

Este tipo de decisiones demuestran que la Comisión Antiviolencia va en serio en su cruzada contra el racismo, la violencia y los comportamientos inaceptables en los estadios. Las sanciones no solo apuntan a castigar, sino a erradicar de raíz actitudes que nada tienen que ver con el espíritu deportivo. Al final, se busca un fútbol más limpio, seguro y, sobre todo, alejado de la intolerancia que, por desgracia, aún aparece de vez en cuando en el deporte rey.