Archive · 20 May 2025
Valencia CF Plans Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Vinicius Jr Documentary
A Spanish football club, Valencia CF, is upset with a new Netflix documentary about Vinicius Jr, a Real Madrid player.
The documentary includes a racist incident that happened during a game.
Valencia CF feels the documentary doesn't show them fairly and plans to sue Netflix.
They believe the documentary's story isn't accurate and harms their image.
Netflix, however, stands by the documentary, saying it's based on facts.
This situation highlights the ongoing issue of racism in Spanish football.
Valencia CF objects to Netflix's documentary on Vinicius Jr, 'Baila, Vini'.
The club is aggrieved by its portrayal in relation to a racist incident.
Valencia CF plans to sue Netflix for damaging its reputation.
The club states that the documentary's narrative is inaccurate.
Netflix defends the film, claiming its narrative is true.
- Who
- Valencia CF, Netflix, Vinicius Jr, supporters who carried out racist abuse
- What
- Valencia CF plans to sue Netflix over the portrayal of the club in a documentary about Vinicius Jr and a racist incident.
- When
- May 2023 (racist incident)
- Where
- Mestalla Stadium, Spain (racist incident)
- Why
- Valencia CF believes the documentary damages their reputation and inaccurately portrays events.
Netflix's Stance
Valencia CF's Stance
Accuracy of Portrayal
Netflix's Stance
The documentary's narrative is true, based on research and testimonies.
Valencia CF's Stance
The documentary inaccurately portrays the club's response to racism.
Club's Actions
Netflix's Stance
The documentary focuses on the experiences of racism in Europe.
Valencia CF's Stance
Valencia CF condemns racism and took immediate action.
- Event
- Netflix documentary on Vinicius Jr controversy
- Main Players
- Valencia CF, Netflix, Vinicius Jr
- Incident
- Racist abuse during a match in May 2023
- Action
- Valencia CF plans to sue Netflix