Vinicius Jr, a Real Madrid forward, faced hate crimes, leading to four individuals receiving suspended jail sentences for hanging an effigy of him. They were sentenced after a banner reading 'Madrid hates Real' was displayed. The sentences included a restraining order and a ban from matches. Real Madrid has seen 14 convictions for racist attacks against its players, and Vinicius has been a frequent target of racial abuse since joining the club in 2018.