As Vinicius Jr. acknowledged his struggle with racism throughout his career on Monday, he broke down in tears.
Brazil plays Spain at Santiago Bernabeu on March 27 with the 23-year-old.
The Real Madrid forward told reporters that football trumped racism.
Verbal racism occurs worldwide, especially in Spanish.
I appreciate all Spanish-speaking players’ support. Not just in Spain, racism exists worldwide. Not just myself thinks this. This should affect fewer people.
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We appreciate everyone’s anti-discrimination support. The Spanish guys help me a lot. “UEFA and FIFA could do more.”
Vinicius Jr. was furious at the lack of discipline and considered quitting sports.
“All those people leave without anything happening to them after what they do.” After experiencing bigotry for a long time, I’m upset and unlikely to return. No one is here to help.
Many minorities live normally. That would require attending club games. I want to play and normalise everything for everyone.
He wanted UEFA and FIFA to fight racism.
Being critical hurts, but I must. I asked UEFA, CBF, FIFA, Conmebol, and other major organisations to reject it.
Vinicius Jr. was the victim of new racist and disrespectful statements in Spanish contests leading up to Spain’s game against Brazil.
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Reports in Brazilian media have referred to a tiny boy as a monkey after Vinícius’ Black Power salute at Mestalla on March 2. Internet images did not indicate that the Spanish League’s film would include Vinicius.
Before Real Madrid’s Champions League elimination a few weeks ago, racist chants against Vinicius were audible outside the stadiums of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
Vinicius Jr. posted a video on his website the day before showing Atletico fans chanting “Vinicius chimpanzee” and jumping while Barcelona fans screamed “Die, Vinicius.”
Vinicius tweeted about UEFA and the Champions League on X. He said, “I hope you have already thought about their punishment.” Unfortunately, that happens when I’m not gaming.”
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