Vini Jr will be captain of Brazil in game against racism

In a friendly match scheduled to symbolize the fight against racism, Vinícius Junior will be the captain of the Brazilian team this Tuesday, 26th. The player is the main target of attacks in the world of football in recent years and has had the most famous cases of racial insults, mainly occurring in Spain.

In this way, the federations of the two countries decided to hold a friendly match at the home of the Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabéu, with the idea of ​​carrying out combat tributes. At the pre-game press conference, Vinícius He even became moved by the reports made about the attacks he has constantly suffered in the European country.

You are powerful. You are special @vinijr ✊🏾

Your dreams and inspiration are stronger than any words that can ever be used against you. pic.twitter.com/a47MWEDRHa

— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) March 25, 2024

In the first Data Fifa friendly, right-back Danilo was chosen as team captain, but Vinícius’s symbolism in the matter made Dorival change his hand armband for this clash. It will be the player’s first time as captain of the Brazilian team in his career.

In addition, other actions are also scheduled to take place, mainly when the teams enter the field, before the ball rolls. All of them will be representative in the fight against racism, with the promotional material involving Vini in the majority.

The match between Brazil and Spain is scheduled for 5:30 pm (Brasília time), and will be the last in the preparation for this year’s Copa América. After this commitment, the players will be instantly released and will only meet again in June, in the United States, for the continental tournament.