Four Arrested in Spain for Racist Hate Campaign Against Vinícius Júnior

Spanish police have detained four individuals linked to a viral online campaign inciting racial abuse against Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior ahead of a major derby match.

The arrests were made after an investigation into social media posts urging Atlético Madrid fans to wear masks and racially abuse Vinícius Júnior during the September 29 derby.
The campaign, which went viral with over 1.5 billion views, led to significant public concern and prompted La Liga to demand legal action.
Vinícius Júnior has been a frequent target of racist abuse in Spanish football, with previous incidents leading to convictions and stadium bans for offenders.
The Spanish National Police have not named the arrested individuals, and further arrests are possible as the investigation continues.
The Spanish football federation has already sanctioned Atlético Madrid with fines and partial stadium closures due to related incidents during the derby.