Vinicius Jnr breaks down in tears during press conference when asked about racism - with Brazil and Real Madrid star a frequent target for abuse in Spain
Daily MailHe was as recently as last month targeted, seemingly by young fans, in Morocco Brazil forward Vinicius Junior broke down in tears as he was asked about the racist abuse he has suffered in Spain. The Madrid star was asked why he thought he was singled out for racist abuse and he said: ‘It’s something very sad that happens in every match of mine. ‘I fight so that in the near future it won’t happen to anyone else.’ Vinicius Jnr broke down in tears when asked about racism in his latest Brazil press conference The forward has been subject to numerous accounts of racist abuse while playing for Real Madrid in Spain He will face the side he has been a target in at his home stadium as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday evening 🎙️Vinicius Junior: “The only thing I want is to play football and for black people not to suffer.” In tears at today’s press conference. Asked if he had considered leaving Spain, Vinicius added: ‘I’ve never thought much about leaving because if I leave here, I am going to give the racists what they want.’