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Real Madrid failed to challenge Vinicius' four-game suspension

Vinicius in the match with Villarreal pulled the opponent by the hair. For this and disputes with the judge, he was suspended for four games. Real Madrid, after rejecting the appeal, intends to apply to the highest instance of sports law in the country

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Real Madrid failed to challenge Vinicius' four-game suspension

The appeals committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has rejected the appeal of Real Madrid to disqualify striker Vinisus Junior, AS and The Athletic report.

The Brazilian received a four-game suspension in the Spanish championship for pulling the Villarreal player by his hair on October 10 and for arguing with the referee over the cancellation of a goal and a red card.

According to sources, Real Madrid intends to apply to the Sports Administrative Tribunal, the highest instance of sports law in the country.

Vinicius will not play against Sevilla (18 October), Barcelona (25 October), Racing (1 November) and Valencia (7 November).

Vinicius, 26, has been playing for Real Madrid since 2018. This season, he has one goal and three assists in all tournaments.

Real Madrid with 18 points after eight rounds is in fourth place of the championship of Spain.

Source: РБК ↗

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