The arrests of the people accused of hanging the effigy of Vinícius came a few days after the player was racially abused in Valencia.

Fan Violence

Spain’s anti-violence commission on Tuesday proposed a one-year ban from stadiums for each of the 41 members of radical fan groups who participated in a fight before a Spanish league game between Alaves and Real Betis in October. The commission also proposed a fine of 4,000 euros ($4,300) to each one of them.

The commission said the fighting left numerous people injured and caused damage to some local establishments.

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