Vini Jr law: MP pushes anti-racism bill, targets foreign offenders | OneFootball

The Bill is by Federal Deputy Fernando Marangoni (UNIÃO-SP)

The case involving the forward Vinicius Júnior has gained even more national attention and has now reached the National Congress. This is because federal deputy Fernando Marangoni (UNIÃO-SP) proposed an anti-racism law and included the name of the former Flamengo player in the project.

According to information from the profile 'Eixo Político', the possible new 'Vini Jr Law' aims to allow the Brazilian Justice to convict foreigners for racism. The project foresees punishment even if the accused has never set foot on Brazilian soil.

The proposal by deputy Marangoni (UNIÃO-SP) classifies racism against Brazilians as a crime of unconditional extraterritoriality. Thus, the project places this type of conduct on the same level as crimes against the life of the president.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

The case involving Vinicius Júnior gained worldwide attention last Tuesday (17). This is because the former Flamengo player accused the Argentine Gianluca Prestianni, from Benfica (POR), of racism. Furthermore, the athlete was suspended by UEFA until new details are disclosed.

Thus, some Brazilian clubs, including Flamengo, supported Vinicius Júnior. Politicians, former players, colleagues, influencers, and fans also expressed solidarity with the Real Madrid (ESP) number 7.

WHEN WILL VINI JR PLAY AGAIN?

Thus, Vinicius Júnior will play again against Benfica this Wednesday (25), in a match valid for the Champions League playoffs. The Spanish team won in Portugal 1-0, with a great goal from the former Flamengo player. It is worth mentioning that Prestianni is suspended.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

The Flamengo, former team of Vinicius Júnior, will play again this Thursday (26). The club led by Filipe Luís will take the field against Lanús (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the second match of the Recopa Sudamericana, at Maracanã.

Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the decisive game of Flamengo directly from Maracanã. Additionally, Disney+, via streaming, and ESPN, on the closed channel, will broadcast the match valid for the Recopa Sudamericana.

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