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European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyond bad fans?

  • Written by John M Sloop, Professor of Communication Studies, Vanderbilt University
European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyond bad fans?Vinícius Júnior is making the point, but are soccer's governing bosses getting it?Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images

After suffering months of racial abuse on the field and off, Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior had enough.

On May 21, 2023, the Real Madrid forward – commonly seen as one of the best soccer players...

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