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Four Atletico Madrid ultras charged after effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was hung from bridge

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The four fans are facing charges, per <a href="https://theathletic.com/5113739/2023/12/05/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-effigy/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, after hanging the effigy of Vinicius from a bridge near the Real training ground in January. A banner was also unfurled, reading "Madrid hates Real" before the two clubs met in the Copa del Rey.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Madrid Public Prosecutors office is seeking four years in prison for each individual, who say they are "ideologically identified with the extreme right". Arrests were initially made in May but they have now been charged with intimidation and 'acting against fundamental rights and public freedoms'.

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They insist that the hanging of the effigy was racially motivated, saying it was "an unmistakable sign of contempt and rejection of the victim’s skin colour and motivated by a desire to undermine his sense of wellbeing".

WHAT THE PROSECUTOR SAID

Charges have been brought so the case is now set to be heard. Meanwhile, Vinicius will likely play for Real Madrid against Real Betis this weekend.

WHAT NEXT?

Four Atletico Madrid ultras charged after effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was hung from bridge | Goal.com

Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been charged for allegedly hanging an effigy of Real Madrid&apos;s Vinicius Jr from a bridge before the derby in January.