Vinicius 'racially abused by young fans' in friendly match with kids in Morocco

A video has emerged of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr being subjected to racial abuse by young fans on a recent visit to Morocco.

The Brazilian winger enjoyed a brief getaway in the North African country last month and spent time meeting fans and playing football with youngsters. as part of his role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

Vinicius visited a school in Marrakesh and posted several images of himself in a Morocco national team jersey on social media following the trip.

Though, the excursion appeared largely positive, footage has emerged on social media of the 23-year-old receiving racial abuse from onlookers as he took part in a friendly match.

The source of the abuse is unclear from the video, though a voice can be heard appearing to call the winger a monkey on at least two occasions.

Vinicius has been no stranger to racial slurs in recent years, having been at the centre of an unsavory saga that gripped Spanish football in 2023.

He was was targeted with monkey chants at the Mestalla stadium before and during Madrid's 1-0 loss against Valencia last May - the 10th occasion that season alone he had been targeted by racist abuse.

Later on in the game, Vinicius received a red card which was later rescinded by the Spanish FA in light on the discriminatory chanting he had received from spectators.