Mourinho backs Vinícius Júnior over racist abuse

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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho said he had deep respect for Vinícius Júnior, who has often been the target of racist abuse in Spain. Speaking before Sunday’s match against Sevilla, Mourinho said that if he were in the Brazilian player’s position, he would have left Spain for another country.

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Vinícius Júnior suspended for four matches

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Vinícius Júnior was suspended for four matches by the Spanish football association following his red card in Real Madrid's 1-0 match against Villarreal, reportedly for pulling an opponent's hair and protesting. The suspension means the Brazilian forward will miss three further matches as well as Real Madrid's El Clásico against FC Barcelona on 25 October.