Soccer-Real Madrid boss Ancelotti urges 'zero tolerance' of racist abuse in LaLiga

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Celta Vigo - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 10, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo

(Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti called for a zero tolerance policy against LaLiga's recurring "racism problem" following more incidents of racist abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr.

On Thursday, Vinicius urged the European governing body UEFA to take action against alleged racist chants directed at him by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans.