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Real Madrid defender was also racially abused during the Valencia clash at Mestalla
Some of Real Madrid’s foreign players have had a difficult time in Spain in the recent past, often becoming a victim of racial slurs.
Vinicius Junior, in particular, became the main target for racists across various stadiums in Spain this past season. The forward received widespread support from the sports fraternity, but the matter is yet to be resolved.
Now, in another big revelation, it appears Eder Militao was the subject of racial insults as well, during the game against Valencia at Mestalla, where Vinicius himself was heavily targeted by the opposition fans.
This has been confirmed by La Liga (h/t COPE), which has also released a special investigative report after consulting a lip-reading specialist.
The investigative report regarding alleged racism taking place at Mestalla was ordered by the Valencia court on May 26. The report concluded that in addition to Vinicius, Militao, too, was a subject of racial insults.
The investigation found three perpetrators – all Valencia fans, who had either said or implied racial abuses at the defender. La Liga have made some strides in taking action against such perpetrators in the past, but Real Madrid, along with some of its star players, insist it is not enough.
Apart from Militao and Vinicius, La Liga has also asked legal entities to offer proper services to Samuel Chukuwheze, the Villarreal attacker, for the racial abuses he received on his last visit to the Mallorca Stadium.
The growing cases of racial abuse being hurled towards players in Spanish football is indeed a concerning sign. The authorities must take stronger action to prevent such outcomes, especially as they prepare for the season ahead.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
