A fine of 4,000 euros and a 12 month ban on gym access were among the proposed penalties considered by the Standing Commission of the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport. The commission examined incidents involving fans who directed insults at a Brazilian player during a Mallorca versus Real Madrid match. The event underscores ongoing concerns about abusive behavior in stadiums and the push to deter such conduct through concrete sanctions. The incident involved Vinícius Júnior, a widely watched figure in European football, and prompted discussion at the highest level of sports oversight in Spain. The commission’s leadership noted that swift, clear penalties help safeguard the integrity of the sport and protect players from targeted abuse. [citation: Standing Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport]
Evidence from the meeting indicated that the individual responsible for the racial slur against Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior was identified in relation to the RCD Mallorca versus Real Madrid C match on February 5. The group’s statement, delivered after the session at the Supreme Sports Council headquarters, highlighted the seriousness with which authorities treat racist and xenophobic behavior and the expectation that clubs and organizers reinforce respectful conduct at all events. [citation: Supreme Sports Council meeting notes]
In analyzing verbal violence, the commission drew a parallel with a prior incident in the Balearic Islands, where a visiting player faced racial insults during the Conecta Balear Club Voleibol Manacor versus Melilla Sport Capital match on December 17, 2022. The comparison served to illustrate a pattern of abuse that transcends one sport and one venue, reinforcing the need for consistent rules and penalties across competitions. [citation: Balearic Islands incident record]
The same anti-violence body recommended fines of 3,001 euros to several clubs, including Getafe, Sporting de Gijón, Burgos, Málaga and Alavés. The recommendations cited deficiencies in control measures and persistent spectator behavior in various matches, noting that large banners, glass bottles, and blocked evacuation routes in security areas were not sufficiently managed. The analysis suggested a need for stricter enforcement and better preventative planning to ensure spectator safety and club accountability. [citation: club sanction report]
The commission also proposed a 4,000 euro fine for Basketball Fuenlabrada and Basket Zaragoza. The rationale centered on failures to establish an Organization Control Unit under the requirements of the Regulation on the Prevention of Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sports during the eleventh game played in 2002. The episode served as a reminder that compliance with safety and conduct standards is essential across all sports, not only in football. [citation: organizational control unit regulation]
Overall, the committee emphasized that sanctions should evolve with the level of risk and the persistence of disruptive behavior. By linking penalties to concrete governance failures and to specific abusive acts, authorities aim to create a transparent framework that supports players, fans, and clubs alike. The goal is to foster an environment where competition can proceed with minimal fear of harassment and with clear expectations for conduct from everyone present. [citation: policy framework summary]