Vinicius Jr. and Racial Incidents Flare Up in La Liga

By John T. Wendt, J.D., M.A., Professor Emeritus, Ethics and Business Law - University of St. Thomas Vinicius Paixao de Oliveira Junior (“Vinicius Jr.”) is a 23-year-old soccer star from São Gonçalo, Brazil who plays for Real Madrid.[1]  He is considered to be one of the best players in the world.[2]  For some reason, especially this year he has been the target of racial abuse.  Prior to May 20, 2023, there were eight different times where abuses have been documented