After debuting for the national team, Paulinho is a victim of religious intolerance

Last Thursday, the 16th, the Brazilian Team was defeated by Colombia, in a match valid for South American Qualifiersby the score of 2 to 1. Even with the negative result, the team had four debuts with João Pedro, Pepê, Endrick It is Paulinho in the field. The number 10 shirt Atlético-MGin fact, was the target of religious intolerance after the game.

With several messages directed at the athlete on social media, some fans used the player’s religion to diminish him. Practitioner of Candomblé, Paulinho is one of the most active figures in football speaking about this religious prejudice that many people have. Unfortunately, after yet another achievement in his career, he was attacked again.

In the press conference after the call-up, the attacker had already commented on the existence of these intolerant statements against him. “There are always negative comments on my social media, but it’s not something I dwell on. Anyone who wants to continue sending bad energy to me will not affect me, I remain shielded and focused on what I want.”he stated.

Furthermore, even with all this reprimand that prejudiced fans impact him, the number 19 of the Brazilian team assured that he will not hide because of these unfortunate comments. “But it’s something that I will always be fighting for, using my name and my power of speech to fight against this type of prejudice that has no place today”he said.

After the attacks suffered by the athlete, Atlético-MG took a stand and repudiated the attitudes. “Religious intolerance is a crime and must be fought by everyone. Galo vehemently repudiates the attacks aimed at our athlete Paulinho, on social media, during the Brazilian team’s match. Stay strong, Paulinho. May your faith protect you from the evil of others!”published the club.