After refusing to play at Mestalla due to racist insults from a part of the stands, the 22-year-old Brazilian Real Madrid player broke out this Sunday against LaLiga, chaired by Javier Tebas: “It was not 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.” vinicius It has generated a wave of reactions in the world of politics and sports.
Among the athletes who showed their support in networks, teammates such as Benzema (“Little brother”), Dani Carvajal (“Always with you”), Fede Valverde (We came to this club together and we will fight until the end), Lucas Vazquez (“That racism continues to exist in a field is shameful and unacceptable”) or Thibaut Courtois (“Always, with you brother”), even other footballers like Neymar Jr. (“I’m with you”) or Kylian Mbappe (“You are not alone. We are with you and we support you.”)
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
retired stars like Kaka (red heart) and Ronaldo Nazario They 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 unacceptable that the referees, the Federation and the authorities also are 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.
Sergio Ramos, who shared a dressing room with the Merengue attacker before signing for PSG, has opened Instagram to publish a series of images of his latest plan with Pilar Rubio and some friends like the Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas. They attended the exhibition ‘Basquiat x Warhol, four hands’, at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. The Camas defender is a lover of art and collections.
On the comment wall, a wave of users reproached him for his attitude: “Why don’t you talk about Vini? Racism must stop. We want to know about our eternal capi”, “Where is your post about Vini?”, ” My eternal captain. Why don’t you show your support for Vini? Why don’t you talk about it?”, “Say something about what happened with Vini” or “You have a great impact on football society, speak up and defend Vini.” the players”, they snapped at him.
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At Real Madrid, finally, he filed a complaint with the Prosecutor’s Office for hate crimes against his player. In all sports (and non-sports) gatherings, the case that has questioned the competition and its president, Thebes, is discussed.