Vinicius Junior’s hard dart: ‘Spain is known as a country of racists’

Vinícius Junior suffered a new racist episode in Spain. Real Madrid’s Brazilian striker received the words during the meringue visit against Valencia . On this occasion, the footballer reported that a black and white fan located behind one of the goals had made monkey gestures, for which the game had to stop for a few moments while the referee tried to calm him down.

After the game, the athlete took to his social media to talk harshly about the Spanish competition.”It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. “, the attacker began by reporting it on his Twitter account.

“Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the Federation too and the opponents encourage it . Sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi now belongs to the racists “, he added then.

“A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and the one I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world. I’m sorry for the Spaniards who disagree, but today in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens every week, I have no defense. “, he launched.

“I agree. But I am strong and I will go the distance against the racists. Even if it’s far from here “, concluded Vinicius Junior harshly.

As he points out, It’s not the first time you’ve faced such a situation. In fact, in January this year, he had to live one of the most complex situations in the approach of the classic of the city against Atlético de Madrid.

That time, the barrabravas of the colchoneros hung a doll with Vinícius’ shirt by the neck on a bridge. The incident happened in front of the Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid in Valdebebeas and was quickly viralized by passers-by on the motorway after the Frente Atlético group hung a banner reading ‘Madrid hate Real ”.

One of the first entities to come to the player’s defense was LaLiga. “We strongly condemn acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Jr. Intolerance and violence have no place in our sport they wrote.

Even Atlético de Madrid themselves issued a statement stating that “Facts like this are absolutely disgusting and unacceptable and embarrass society . Our condemnation of any act that undermines the dignity of persons or institutions is resounding and unequivocal. No individual, whatever his intentions or colors, can taint the coexistence between different hobbies. It is everyone’s responsibility to avoid it. ”.

In La Liga, they are not indifferent to the Brazilian’s darts. Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish Premier League, points out that the striker failed to show up for the meetings agreed to review the cases.

“Since those who should not explain to you what it is and what it can do in case of racism, we have tried to explain it to you, but you did not show up on either of the two agreed dates that you have – even requested. Before criticizing and insulting, it is necessary that you inform yourself properly. Don’t let yourself be manipulated and make sure you fully understand each other’s skills and the work we have done together,” the manager wrote on his Twitter account.

A few minutes after the leader’s response, the footballer replied. “Again, instead of criticizing the racists, the LaLiga president is appearing on social media to attack me. No matter how much you talk and pretend not to read, your championship image is shaking. Watch the replies to your messages and get a surprise. Omitting you only equates you to the racists. I am not your friend to talk about racism. I want actions and punishments. The hashtag doesn’t move me,” he says.

Support for Vinícius came from different places. His teammates and the Real Madrid coach spoke in his favor . Just like his trained club, Flamengo of Brazil. “ Football takes a back seat when violence takes over. The violence of being who you are. Repeated and recurring violence. Violence when the victim is the target, violence when the victim reacts and denounces the injustice. The scenes shock and sadden. It is even more shocking to know that this is not the first time and that so little has been done to combat and prevent it from happening again.

“To say that racism is a crime is obvious. We must denounce the violence which is repeated and intensifies. It is necessary to take concrete actions to combat it on a daily basis. Vini, we are always with you. Millions of reds and blacks, millions of Brazilians, millions of people who are outraged when someone is the victim of violence”, spoke from the institution in which Arturo Vidal and Erick Pulgar are activists.