Soccer-Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Guinea - Stage Front Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 17, 2023 Brazil's Vinicius Junior applauds the fans as he is substituted off REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

(Reuters) - The Rio de Janeiro government named an anti-racism law after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr on Wednesday which will see sporting events stopped or suspended in the event of racist conduct.

Brazil forward Vinicius was racially abused by fans when Madrid played Valencia in May, the 10th such incident involving the 22-year-old that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors that season.