Vinicius Jr hit with four-match ban for hair pull and angry protests, to miss El Clasico

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been banned for four matches after being found guilty of pulling an opponent's hair and making angry gestures during a La Liga game against Villarreal.

The ban means he will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona, as well as three other games.

The incident has sparked controversy, with Vinicius Jr's teammates and manager Ancelotti criticizing the referee's decision not to send off the opposing player who initially provoked Vinicius Jr.

The Brazilian winger has been a target of racist abuse in recent games, and this incident has further highlighted the issue of racism in football.