Soccer-Bellingham urges greater efforts to tackle racism


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024

Soccer Football - Champions League - Real Madrid Press Conference - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 16, 2024 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says football authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism, a growing problem in the sport in Spain in recent years.

Bellingham said on Tuesday he had not realised the seriousness of the incidents in Spain's top league, with his teammate Vinicius Jr often the target of abuse.

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