Tag: VALENCIA FINED

Valencia will have to close the stand where Vinicius Jr was racially abused for five games after a ruling by the Spanish FA, which the LaLiga club describes as "disproportionate and unfair". The Mario Kempes stand, where the chants targeting Vinicius originated in Valencia's 1-0 win on Sunday, will be closed for Valencia's one remaining home game this season and the first four matches of next season. However, Valencia, who have also been fined €45,000 (£39,000), say the ruling is "unfair" as it harms the fans who were not involved in the "shameful" incident. The club have said they will appeal the partial closure of the stadium. Meanwhile, Vinicius' red card, issued in the wake of the abuse suffered in Valencia's victory over Real Madrid on Sunday night, has also been overturned ...