The striker questioned Spain’s designation as host of the 2030 World Cup due to cases of racism. Full-back Dani Carvajal, the Brazilian’s teammate at the Santiago Bernabéu, responded. The extreme words reach the Iberian government.
Vinicius Junior is once again causing controversy in Europe. The attacker of the real Madrid He questioned the Iberian country being one of the three World Cup venues. “Until 2030, we have a very large margin for development. I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the colour of their skin. If things don’t evolve before 2030, I think the venue of the competition will have to be changed, because the player doesn’t feel comfortable and safe playing in a country where he risks suffering racism.” he stressed.
“I already see and feel differences in Spain today that there are people who are perhaps still racist but who are now afraid to express themselves on a football pitch and in places where there are many cameras,” he added.
“Three people were sentenced to prison for insulting me during a match. “It’s something that will always go down in history because it was the first time and every time they do it again, it will be possible to make them pay for making black people suffer.” added the South American.
There is no unanimity
There is no unanimity within the Real Madrid squad. Vinicius Junior’s opinion is not shared by Dani Carvajal. The historic winger responded to his teammate. “I believe that La Liga is improving and developing protocols regarding racism to ensure that unruly people who go to stadiums to insult others because of their skin colour can no longer attend sporting events,” said the defender.
“Beyond this small group of people, I don’t believe that Spain doesn’t deserve to host the World Cup. It is a country with a very great cultural diversity. There is no doubt that this is not racist because there are many cultures in our country. “I grew up in a neighbourhood of Leganés surrounded by many nationalities and I can proudly say that we are not a racist country.” added the Spaniard.
One of Carvajal’s arguments is the diversity of nations in the Merengue team. “We, as teammates and also as a coach, have made it clear that we are against any form of racism in the stadiums, which worries us. “I know what Vini suffers in these moments, having been close to him, and we support him both internally and publicly,” he said.
Even politics
Vinicius Junior’s words extend to the political world. First, the mayor of Madrid He jumped to meet the attacker. “This needs to be addressed immediately. “He’s an extraordinary player, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make mistakes,” he said harshly. José Luis Martinez-Almeida.
“You have to value the fact that you live in one of the most open, welcoming and diverse cities in the world. No one is asked where they come from or where they are going. No one is excluded. The fact that they have experienced regrettable episodes does not justify calling the whole of Spanish society racist. nor that the 2030 World Cup should not take place here” added the mayor.
On the other hand, the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska also spoke out against the Brazilian’s statements. “The only thing I have to say is that our country is a country where respect for diversity is part of our DNA and, therefore, of our effective and direct fight against any discriminatory behavior.” said the politician.
Source: Latercera
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