After refusing to play at the Mestalla due to racist insults from a part of the stands, the Real Madrid star player exploded on social networks: “It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga. The competition believes that it is normal, the Federation also and the opponents encourage it. I’m sorry”, he wrote this Sunday on social networks.
In his statement, the 22-year-old Brazilian striker was very blunt in regretting the verbal attacks: “The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi, today belongs to racists. A beautiful nation that welcomed me and the that I love, but that agreed to export to the world the image of a racist country”.
It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I’m so sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists. One nation…
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) May 21, 2023
In this sense, vinicius He added: “I’m sorry for the Spaniards who disagree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.” He concluded with a strong premise: “And unfortunately, for everything that happens every week, I have no defense. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if it is far from here.”
After the commotion that has been generated with La Liga and the barrage of sporting and political reactions, the merengue attacker has shared the support he has received on networks.
From teammates like Benzema (“Hermanito”), Dani Carvajal (“Always with you”), Fede Valverde (We came to this club together and we will fight until the end), Lucas Vázquez (“That there continues to be racism in a field is shameful and inadmissible”) or Thibaut Courtois (“Always, with you brother”), even other footballers like Neymar Jr. (“I am with you”) or Kylian Mbappé (“You are not alone. We are with you and we support you”).
Retired stars like Kaká (red heart) and Ronaldo Nazario have also extended their hand: “Once again an episode of racism in La Liga. Once again with Vinicius. Until when? As long as there is impunity and collusion, there will be racism. It is It is unacceptable that the referees, the Federation and the authorities are also without action and that the fans applaud such an absurd amount. Enough. Vini, count on me in your fight. In our fight,” Ronaldo wrote on his wall.
Carlo Ancelotti, the white coach, also showed his support on Instagram with a forceful message: “Today has been a sad day at Mestalla, where a group of fans have shown their worst version. It’s time to stop talking and act forcefully Racism cannot have a place in football or in society. No to racism anywhere”. The player replied: “Thank you for everything, mister.”
Vinicius vs. Thebes
With Javier Tebas, president of the National Professional Soccer League, Vinicius starred in a clash on Twitter. Tebas wrote, outraged: “Since those who should not explain to you what La Liga is and what it can do in cases of racism, we have tried to explain it to you, but you have not shown up for either of the two agreed dates that you requested yourself. Before criticizing and insulting La Liga, you need to inform yourself properly. Don’t let yourself be manipulated and make sure you fully understand each other’s powers and the work we’ve been doing together.”
Vinicius reaffirmed himself against him and La Liga: “Once again, instead of criticizing racists, the president of La Liga appears on social networks to attack me. No matter how much you talk and pretend not to read, the image of your championship is shudder. Look at the responses to your posts and be surprised. Omitting yourself only makes you equal to racists. I’m not your friend to talk about racism. I want action and punishment. The hashtag doesn’t move me.”
At Real Madrid, finally, he has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor’s Office for hate crimes against his player.