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Vinícius Júnior is one of the top footballers in the world but recently he broke down in tears when asked about the racist abuse he’s suffered from fans while playing for Spanish side Real Madrid. It’s sparked a fierce debate about racism in the sport and in Spain itself. The Brazilian has said that La Liga “belongs to racists”, so what can be done about the problem?

We’ve got BBC Sport presenter Isaac Fanin and the What in the World team’s Maria Clara Montoya in the studio with Hannah to break down the issue.

And we hear how a small team in Madrid, Dragones de Lavapiés, is trying to tackle racism and prejudice at a community level.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
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Editor: Verity Wilde

Published on Friday, 5th April 2024.

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