Vinicius Jr: La Liga club Valencia fined after racist abuse of Real Madrid forward

Vinicius Jr: La Liga club Valencia fined after racist abuse of Real Madrid forward
Spanish football club Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches following the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.

Spanish police have detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian at Mestalla Stadium on Sunday.

Valencia have also been fined 45,000 euros (£39,000).

The football club called the decision to partially close their stadium "disproportionate, unjust and unprecedented" and said they intend to appeal against that part of the sanction.