This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. In June 2023, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro approved the 'Vinícius Júnior Regional Policy' project to combat racism in sports facilities, allowing any fan to report racist behavior to the authorities present at the stadium, with reports being immediately communicated to the event organizers and referees. Shortly after, federal deputy Chico Alencar introduced the national bill 'Vini Jr. Program to Combat Racism in Brazilian Stadiums,' which aims to create a program to combat racism in stadiums, including the interruption of sporting events in case of a report or recognized manifestation of racist conduct by anyone present, without prejudice to civil, criminal, and competition regulation sanctions. However, the bill had been stalled since August 2025… until now. The incident at Luz last Tuesday, when Vinícius Júnior accused Prestianni of making a racist insult during the Benfica – Real Madrid match, led federal deputy Sâmia Bomfim to present an urgent request for the bill's vote. According to UOL, it has already gathered 400 signatures from parliamentarians supporting the swift approval of the proposal. If approved, it could be voted directly in the Brazilian plenary. The bill includes concrete measures, with the main actions being: Mandatory educational campaigns against racism, which must take place before and during matches; Training for athletes, referees, coaches, and staff to identify and act in the face of discriminatory situations; Creation of an Anti-Racism Protocol that provides for the immediate interruption of the game in case of a report or racist manifestation; Possibility of permanently ending the match if the offenses persist or occur collectively; Support measures for victims of racism and guidance for the public on how to report cases of racism. The bill was created following incidents that occurred in Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on May 21, 2023, when the player pointed out a fan who was insulting him and was even expelled, a punishment that was later overturned.
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