Felipe Silveira, a friend and adviser to Vini Jr., said he was the victim of racism when he arrived at the stadium to watch Brazil v Guinea; aggression occurred in safe approach
On arrival at the stadium to accompany Brazil x Guinea, Felipe Silveiraadvisor to Vini Jr., claimed to have been a victim of racism. When passing through the security team, the friend of the Brazilian player (who is also black) reported that when passing through the turnstile, he was approached by a security guard who works at the arena in Barcelona.
The official would have removed a banana from his pocket and said: “Hands up. This one is my pistol for you”. Shortly after the incident, Felipe and three other members of Vini Jr.’s team. revolted and called the police. According to the “GE” portal, which has correspondents on site, it was possible to see the fruit in the security guard’s pocket.
UNBELIEVABLE
Another case of racism in Spain!
According to SporTV, a security guard (the one wearing glasses) who is watching the Brazil x Guinea match, pointed a banana at a friend of Vini Jr. and said: “hands up, this is my weapon against you”.
— Diario de Torcedor (@DiarioGols) June 17, 2023
Another employee tried to remove the aggressor from the scene, but members of Vini Jr. they did not allow the man (who has not yet been named) to leave. The Brazilian star’s team also asked that the recordings recorded by security cameras be used in the investigation of the case.
WITH RACISM, THERE IS NO GAME
It is worth noting that the match will continue with the campaign “With racism, there is no game”. In an anti-racist protest, the team will wear black uniforms for the first time in the history of the national squad. In addition, Vini Jr., who was often the victim of prejudice, especially in the last season of the Real Madridwill wear the number 10 shirt of the team.
Source: sportbuzz
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