Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond.
Just when you thought you were in for a quiet international break… Bedlam breaks loose. Starting with Vinicius Junior, who has become public enemy number one, according to the politicians,.
Last week Vinicius gave an interview to CNN, which most people were a fan of and saw Vinicius say that he and his Real Madrid teammates would walk off the pitch if he suffered more racial abuse. However it was not picked up on until Tuesday this week that Vinicius had said that if Spain does not improve when it comes to dealing with racism, then the World Cup should be held elsewhere in 2030.
The Mayor of Madrid has called Vinicius' words 'a mistake'. pic.twitter.com/SnVjItkgmO
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That win kept Real Madrid within touching distance of Barcelona, who went four points clear at the top of the table, after Hansi Flick’s men demolished Real Valladolid 7-0 with a hat-trick. Their mission of self-sabotage took place the following night when it was claimed Sporting Director Deco was frustrated with their lack of resources and considering quitting.
President Joan Laporta backed him hard on Tuesday with a 90-minute state of the nation press conference, also claiming Barcelona would be back at Camp Nou by next year, and that they were €60m off being back in their salary limit, and being able to spend as much money as they bring in without restrictions.
Atletico Madrid bagged a stoppage-time winner against Athletic Club to keep themselves just four points off, with Villarreal in toe. Real Betis are one of the latter’s key challengers for European places but have just lost Isco. A fibula fracture will now require a second successive surgery, having been out since May.
