A Palma court has summoned Vinicius for testimony about racist insults reported during a La Liga clash at Son Moix on February 5. The match between Real Mallorca and Real Madrid is central to an ongoing inquiry led by the Palma Court of Instruction into a case involving a 21-year-old Palma resident charged with a crime against moral integrity. The alleged taunt, described by police as a racist insult, occurred as the Brazilian footballer faced the home crowd and has been cited as the basis for the initial complaint. The suspect must appear before the judge on the same day as the player’s testimony, set for April 4, with a likelihood that the player will participate via video link if needed. An administrative action by the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport has also produced a 4,000 euro fine, highlighting the broader concerns around hate speech in sport.
The judge allowed the case to proceed after Real Mallorca and La Liga filed the complaint, a move supported by the Prosecutor’s Office in an order shared last week with Diario de Mallorca, a publication owned by the Prensa Ibérica group. The in-court process draws on documentation from several authorities, including National Police reports, the La Liga Integrity and Safety Directorate, and the Anti-Violence Commission. These records cover details from the match, including audio captured by a DAZN camera at the south end of Son Moix. The broadcast audio contains phrases describing Vinicius with demeaning terms, leading investigators to seek a precise identification of the individual responsible. By matching the audio with security footage from the Organizational Control Unit, authorities aim to link the words to a specific stadium spectator. The identified person is a 21-year-old local with ties to Real Mallorca, prompting questions about possible membership in any ultra groups and prior actions by the club’s security operations against him.
As the case unfolds, the court will determine the legality of the charges and the appropriate proceedings for the alleged offense against moral integrity. The April 4 testimony is expected with only a short interval between the appearances of the two parties, and the player may join via video link if attending in person proves difficult. The judge has also asked Real Mallorca and the National Police to confirm whether the accused is connected to an ultra organization and whether any additional steps have been taken by the club’s security services regarding the individual. These inquiries reflect a broader effort to understand social dynamics within stadiums and the level of organized support that can accompany fans who engage in abusive conduct. The outcome of this case could influence how clubs, leagues, and authorities address racist behavior in professional football across Spain and potentially shape similar cases in other jurisdictions.