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Morocco World
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Walid Regragui Joins World's Top Coaches at RFEF Congress in Madrid
Rabat– Morocco's national team head coach, Walid Regragui took part in the first International Coaches Congress organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on June 20–21 in Madrid. The high-profile event brought together over 550 coaches from across the globe and featured around 20 distinguished speakers, including Regragui, alongside representatives from FIFA and UEFA. Regragui's participation highlights the growing international recognition of Moroccan coaching talent and reflects Morocco's commitment to fostering top-level sports leadership and development. During a panel discussion on the responsibilities and challenges of coaching, Regragui spoke candidly about the immense expectations that come with leading a national team in a country where football is deeply cherished. 'We carry a great responsibility because the passion for football is immense. The entire country is behind us,' he said, emphasizing the strong emotional connection between the Moroccan national team and its supporters. As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws near, Regragui finds himself under increasing pressure. Morocco will host the continental tournament, and Regragui has publicly pledged to win the title on home soil. Despite the high expectations, the coach remains confident in both his leadership and the team's abilities. Reaffirming his dedication during the Madrid Congress, he stated: 'If there's someone better than me, I'll step aside. I'm the first fan of this team. I want to see Hakimi lift the trophy.' His humble and determined words resonated with fans and players alike, setting the tone for one of the most anticipated chapters in Moroccan football history. The congress also featured several prominent football figures, including Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente, former Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro, and renowned Uruguayan fitness coach Profe Ortega. Key topics discussed included continuous coaching education, the evolving challenges of technical management, and the growing importance of a human-centered approach in coaching. According to the RFEF, the congress aims to emphasize the strategic role of coaches and promote education and training as fundamental drivers for the advancement of modern football. Tags: 2025 afconrfefWalid Regragui
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Vinicius Jr hate crime case: Four people found guilty and handed suspended jail sentences
La Liga released in a statement on Monday (June 16) that a Madrid court ruled the four individuals guilty of a hate crime against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The ruling addresses a shocking incident from January 2023 and it is an important step in tackling racism in Spanish football. Four people hung a black inflatable figure dressed in Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior's No. 20 shirt from a bridge in January 2023, a racist act that shocked football fans. They also put up a banner saying 'Madrid hates Real' before a Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid. This hateful act aimed at the Brazilian star sparked anger across the world and led to a court case. The court gave all four people suspended jail sentences, meaning they won't go to prison if they follow certain rules. It is to be noted that the person who shared photos of the figure online got a 15-month sentence for the hate crime and another seven months for making threats. The other three each received seven months for the hate crime and seven months for threats. Earlier, to avoid jail, all four had written an apology letter to Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, La Liga, and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). This apology helped them get lighter penalties. The court added more consequences to prevent future issues. The person who posted the photos online is banned for over four years from jobs in schools, sports, or youth activities. The other three face a similar ban for about three and a half years. They also have to pay fines: €1,084 ($1,250) for the first person and €720 for each of the others. All four must stay 1,000 meters away from Vinicius, his home, and his workplace. They are also not allowed to attend La Liga or RFEF football matches. To keep their sentences suspended, the four must take part in a training program about treating everyone equally and avoiding discrimination.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Vinicius Junior abuse: Four found guilty and sentenced after hate crimes and threats targeting Real Madrid forward
Four people have been given suspended prison sentences after being found guilty of hate crimes and abuse targeting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The group were found guilty of hanging an inflatable effigy of Vinicius in a replica shirt over a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground in January 2023, shortly before a Copa del Rey tie against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu. A large banner reading 'Madrid hates Real' was also put on display. After a complaint was lodged by LaLiga, four arrests were made later in 2023. A court in Madrid then handed down the guilty verdicts on Monday. Three of the defendants were sentenced to 14 months in jail while one was given a 22-month sentence after distributing photos of the act online. They will not serve prison time, however, after all four signed a letter of apology to Vinicius, Real Madrid, LaLiga and the Spanish football federation (RFEF). 'In the ruling, one of the defendants was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a hate crime and an additional seven months for making threats, having disseminated images of the act online, thereby amplifying its impact,' LaLiga said in a statement. 'The other three were each sentenced to seven months in prison for hate crimes and seven months for threats. In addition, the first defendant was fined €1,084 and the other three were fined €720, along with additional measures.' These measures include a 1,000 metre restraining order from Vinicius, his home and his workplace, and a ban on approaching football stadiums during LaLiga or RFEF matches. They are also prohibited from contacting the Brazilian international. Real Madrid also issued a statement which read: 'The defendants have acknowledged their actions, expressed their remorse, and publicly apologised. Each of them has been found guilty of a hate crime, and another of threatening Vinicius Jr.' The club said 14 people have now been criminally convicted for racially abusing their players in several stadiums in Spain and on social media. They added: 'Real Madrid, which, along with the player, has acted as a private party in this case and in many others currently underway, will continue working to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behaviour in the world of football.' Vinicius has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions since joining Real. Last summer, three supporters were sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years after abusing the 22-year-old at Mestalla in 2023. In May, five Real Valladolid supporters who racially abused Vinicius in 2022 were hit with suspended 12-month sentences and significant fines. One month before the effigy was put up, Vinicius had urged LaLiga to ban those found guilty of racist chanting from attending matches.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Four people handed suspended jail sentences over Vinicius Jr effigy hate crime
Four people have been handed suspended jail sentences by a Madrid Court after being found guilty of a hate crime related to an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, Spain's La Liga said in a statement on Monday. They were all involved in hanging a banner reading 'Madrid hates Real' and an inflatable black effigy in a replica of the Brazilian's No. 20 shirt on a bridge before a Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid in January 2023. According to the ruling, one defendant was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a hate crime and an additional seven months for making threats, having distributed images of the act online. The other three were sentenced to seven months in prison for hate crimes and seven months for threats. They will not serve prison time, however, after all four signed a letter of apology to Vinicius, Real Madrid, La Liga and the Spanish football federation (RFEF). ALSO READ | Salernitana players hospitalised with food poisoning after Sampdoria play-off 'The defendant who posted the video online received a special disqualification from working in education, sports, or recreational youth settings for four years and three months, while the others received three years and seven months,' the La Liga statement said. The first defendant was fined 1,084 euros ($1,250) and the other three 720 euros, with additional punishments including a 1,000-meter restraining order from Vinicius, his home and workplace, and a ban on approaching football stadiums during La Liga or RFEF matches. They will all be required to participate in an educational programme on equal treatment and non-discrimination in order for the prison sentences imposed to be suspended. There was no immediate confirmation from the court and no immediate reaction from Vinicius.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Four people handed suspended jail sentences for hate crime against Vinicius Junior
A Madrid court has handed suspended jail sentences to four people in a hate crime related to an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior on Monday. The preparators were involved in hanging a banner reading 'Madrid hates Real' and an inflatable black effigy in a replica of the Brazilian's No. 20 shirt on a bridge before a Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid in January 2023. As reported by Reuters, one defendant was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a hate crime and an additional seven months for making threats, having distributed images of the act online. The other three were sentenced to seven months in prison for hate crimes and seven months for threats. They will not serve prison time, however, after all four signed a letter of apology to Vinicius, Real Madrid, LaLiga and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF). 'The defendant who posted the video online received a special disqualification from working in education, sports, or recreational youth settings for four years and three months, while the others received three years and seven months,' the LaLiga statement said. The defendants were fined monetarily as the first defendant was fined 1,084 euros ($1,250) and the other three were fined 720 euros. They were also handed a restraining order from Vinicius, his home and workplace, and a ban on approaching football stadiums during LaLiga or RFEF matches. They will all be required to participate in an educational programme on equal treatment and non-discrimination in order for the prison sentences imposed to be suspended. There was no immediate confirmation from the court and no immediate reaction from Vinicius. The Brazilian forward has been a constant target of racial insults in the LaLiga with many incidents reported by him in the past two years.
