The Brazilian was subjected to racist insults in the game with Valencia
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior commented on the manifestation of racism in the match of the 35th round of La Liga against Valencia (0:1).
In the middle of the second half, there was a pause in the game for several minutes due to insults against Vinicius. And in stoppage time, the Brazilian received a red card for punching an opponent in the face.
“This is not the first time, not the second, and not even the third. Racism in La Liga is normal. Everyone thinks it’s okay. The Federation does not resist. This is very sad. This league once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi. Now it has been consumed by racism.”
“Spain is a beautiful nation that warmly welcomed me. But she agreed with the image of a racist country. I feel sorry for the Spaniards who disagree with this. But today in Brazil, Spain is considered a country of racists. This happens every week and there is no excuse for it. I will be strong and fight racism to the end.”
This season, the winger has 23 goals and 21 assists in 54 matches for the Blancos in all competitions.
Real Madrid are third in La Liga, one point behind Atlético Madrid. In the next round, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will host Rayo Vallecano on May 24.
Não foi a primeira vez, nem a segunda e nem a terceira. O racismo é o normal na La Liga. A competição acha normal, a Federação também e os adversários incentivam. Lamento muito. O campeonato que já foi de Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano e Messi hoje e dos racistas. Uma nação…
— Vinny Jr. (@vinijr) May 21, 2023
Source: Sportarena
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