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Spain’s La Liga Wants ‘More Powers’ To Fight Racism
La Liga will request “more sanctioning powers” so it can punish incidents of racism in Spanish football.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been the target of racist abuse multiple times this season.
The Spanish league’s handling of the latest incident at Valencia on Sunday has received widespread condemnation.
Under Spanish law, La Liga can currently only identify and report cases but not impose sanctions, making it feel “powerless”.
It added it feels “tremendous frustration” at the lack of sanctions and convictions by the authorities to which it reports.
Police in Spain said on Tuesday three people had been arrested for “racist behaviour” during Sunday’s match. Police had earlier said they had detained four people suspected of hanging an effigy of Vinicius from a bridge in Madrid earlier this year.
La Liga will make a formal request to the Spanish government that two laws are amended to give it authority to impose sanctions such as the total or partial closure of stadiums, bans for supporters and financial penalties.
Currently, it submits a weekly letter to the RFEF’s – Spanish football’s federation – competition committee and the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport detailing any chants at matches that incite violence or contain insulting content.
For insults that could be classified as a hate crime, La Liga also reports them to the Hate Prosecutor’s Office.
La Liga said it had “long observed with impotence” these reports being “dismissed without even reaching the courts”.
It contrasts with Italy, where last month more than 170 Juventus fans were banned for racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku during their Coppa Italia semi-final.
On Tuesday, Serie A chief executive Luigi de Siervo said the league was taking a “zero tolerance” approach to racist fans, using technology to help identify offenders.
“There are in stadiums, as in society, a percentage of racist people,” he said.
“Today with technology and stadium microphones they can be heard and we can punish them. It’s a battle – like a tumour, you have to systematically remove it even if it has recurrences.”
In a lengthy statement, La Liga detailed some of the “surprising reasons” for which previous reports have been dismissed, such as a defendant not appearing “to be a person who intends to incite racism” from examination of their social media accounts.
It also included a summary of cases reported and their judicial status. Of these, nine are related to incidences involving Brazil international Vinicius Jr.
On Sunday, Real’s match at Valencia was paused in the second half after an incensed Vinicius reported opposition fans to the referee.
After the match, Vinicius and La Liga president Javier Tebas were involved in a row on Twitter, after the Brazilian said La Liga “belongs to racists” and “in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists”.
Tebas responded by saying Vinicius twice did not turn up for a meeting to discuss what it “can do in cases of racism”, adding: “Before you criticise and slander La Liga, you need to inform yourself properly.”
On Monday the lights on the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro were switched off for an hour in solidarity with Vinicius.
‘I don’t think Vinicius will leave’ – Ancelotti
Meanwhile, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Vinicius will stay at the club and in Spain despite the racist abuse he has faced.
The 63-year-old Italian said his player was “very sad” but overwhelmed by the support he has received.
“I don’t think [he will leave Spain], because he loves football and he loves Real Madrid,” said Ancelotti.
“His love for the club is very big and he wants to make his career here.”
Ancelotti condemned the lack of action that has been taken against racist abuse in football, and said he would consider taking his players off the pitch if it was to happen again.
“I want actions and nothing has been done yet,” he said.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
East Ham, East London — 8 August 2026: The vibrant Igbo community in the UK came together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, culture and social connection at Igbotic Game Night, one of the biggest social gatherings celebrating the Igbo community in the United Kingdom.
Among the night’s standout moments was an electrifying performance by Afrobeats artist Obeena, who took the stage and immediately captured the attention of the crowd.
Obeena delivered performances of two of his hit songs, “Wara Wara” and “Banging,” bringing his energetic sound and distinctive stage presence to the event. From the opening moments of his set, fans responded with excitement, singing along, dancing and enthusiastically supporting the artist.
His performance of “Wara Wara” created an instant connection with the audience, while “Banging” took the energy to another level. Obeena’s ability to engage the crowd transformed his set into one of the most memorable entertainment moments of the evening.
Held in East Ham, East London, on 8 August 2026, Igbotic Game Night provided a unique platform for members of the Igbo community to celebrate their heritage while enjoying music, games and social interaction. Events such as this continue to play an important role in bringing together Nigerians and the wider African diaspora in the UK.
For Obeena, the performance was another opportunity to showcase his growing artistry and connect directly with fans. His energetic delivery, stage confidence and ability to command the audience demonstrated why his live performances continue to attract attention.
By the end of his set, Obeena had left the crowd amazed and added another memorable chapter to his journey as an Afrobeats artist. His appearance at Igbotic Game Night was not simply a performance—it was a celebration of Nigerian music, culture and community.
With performances like this, Obeena continues to demonstrate his ambition to take his sound beyond the studio and onto major stages, connecting with audiences through music, energy and an unmistakable African identity.
Igbotic Game Night brought the Igbo community together. Obeena gave them a performance to remember.
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