Brazil’s president, players support Vinícius Júnior, criticize racism in Spanish league
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazil’s president, players support Vinícius Júnior, criticize racism in Spanish league

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has joined soccer clubs and players in coming out to support star striker Vinícius Júnior after he once more faced racist abuse in a Spanish league match on Sunday. Brazil’s Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, who is Black, said on Twitter: “The behavior of Spanish authorities and of the entities that govern its soccer is criminal.” “It shows undeniable acceptance of racism,” Almeida said. “ I will be on your side to hold those that attack you accountable, but also those who omit themselves.” Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes used expletives on Twitter to insult Spanish league president Javier Tebas, who criticized Vinicius following the incident for his comments on the lack of action of the sport’s national authorities every time he is racially abused during matches. I am with you always, Vini.” Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti considered replacing Vinícius after he said fans at the Mestalla Stadium chanted “monkey” toward him.

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'I'm a tormentor of racists!' declares Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans sentenced for racial abuse
6 months, 1 week ago

'I'm a tormentor of racists!' declares Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans sentenced for racial abuse

New Indian Express  

"I'm a tormentor of racists! ", declared Vinicius Jr after three Valencia fans were handed eight-month prison sentences for racially insulting the Real Madrid forward in what has been reported as the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain. In a message posted on social media, Vinicius noted thus: "Many asked me to ignore it, many others …

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer
6 months, 1 week ago

Valencia fans who insulted Vinícius are first to be convicted for racism abuse in Spanish soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Three Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain. Many saw it as a turning point in the fight against racism in Spanish soccer, although Vinícius continued to be subjected to racist abuse several months …

La Liga: Valencia fans convicted for racist abuse against Vinicius Jr
6 months, 1 week ago

La Liga: Valencia fans convicted for racist abuse against Vinicius Jr

The Hindu  

Three Valencia football fans were sentenced to eight months in prison on Monday for hate crimes against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr, the first conviction for racist insults in a football stadium in Spain, La Liga announced. “This ruling is great news for the fight against racism in Spain as it repairs the damage suffered by Vinicius Jr and sends …

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison
6 months, 1 week ago

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison

NPR  

Racist taunts against soccer star Vinícius Júnior land men 8 months in Spanish prison toggle caption David Ramos/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe An infamous racist incident targeting a Black athlete in Spain last spring has resulted in prison time, in what La Liga, the country’s famous soccer league, says is a first. A Spanish court sentenced three men to eight months …

Mallorca probing another racial-abuse incident after fan makes monkey gestures at Real Madrid game
8 months, 1 week ago

Mallorca probing another racial-abuse incident after fan makes monkey gestures at Real Madrid game

New Indian Express  

MADRID: Spanish club Mallorca said Sunday it was working with authorities to identify the fan who made monkey gestures after Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni scored a goal in a Spanish league match this weekend. The young fan was seen on television appearing to make the monkey gestures as Madrid players celebrated Tchouaméni's goal early in the second half at …

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play

China Daily  

MADRID — Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play soccer was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance on Monday. "I am sure that Spain is not a racist country but there are many racists here and many of them are in the stadiums," said Vinicius. Real …

Diseased football world put to shame after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Diseased football world put to shame after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears

Hindustan Times  

Whatever the First World says about racism, however benevolent its stance on racism may be, the fact of the matter is it has not helped much. The kind of racial abuse Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has suffered in the last few years manifests that. Vinicius Junior breaks down in tears during a press conference What Vinicius Junior …

Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal ahead of Brazil friendly
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal ahead of Brazil friendly

The Hindu  

Spain defender Dani Carvajal said Monday his country was not racist ahead of a friendly against Brazil arranged to support the fight against racism. Spain arranged a friendly against Vinicius’ Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday under the slogan “One Skin” to help combat racism. “I don’t think Spain is a racist country,” Carvajal, a team-mate of Vinicius’ at …

Vinicius Jr. breaks down while talking about racist abuse: 'Racism reducing my desire to play football'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinicius Jr. breaks down while talking about racist abuse: 'Racism reducing my desire to play football'

Firstpost  

Vinicius’ Brazil will face Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Tuesday under the slogan “One Skin” to help combat racism Brazil forward Vinicius Junior cries while talking about the racist abuse he's suffered in Spain. AFP Vinicius Jr. said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racist abuse aimed at him continue to pile …

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid winger says he ‘will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more’. Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr broke down in tears and said he was struggling to stay motivated and enjoy playing football due to the recurring racist abuse he is subjected to in Spain. During an emotional news conference ahead of …

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
8 months, 4 weeks ago

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 Mail  

He 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 …

Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he’s losing desire to play because of insults
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he’s losing desire to play because of insults

Associated Press  

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears on Monday while talking about the racist insults that he has been subjected to in Spain, saying that he is losing his desire to keep playing because of what he has been going through. I’ve made so many official complaints but no one is ever punished.” The Spain-Brazil game is taking place …

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil

The Hindu  

Vinicius Junior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment to make sure everyone noticed. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed a few Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee,” and a day earlier some Barcelona fans allegedly chanted “Die, Vinícius.” “I hope you have already thought about …

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil

Associated Press  

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment to make sure everyone noticed. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed a few Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee,” and a day earlier some Barcelona fans allegedly chanted “Die, Vinícius.” “I hope you have already …

Real Madrid files complaint against referee not reporting abuse against Vinicius Jr
9 months ago

Real Madrid files complaint against referee not reporting abuse against Vinicius Jr

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid have filed a complaint against the referee who handled their game at Osasuna on Saturday for not including alleged racist insults aimed at their forward Vinicius Jr in his match report, the club said in a statement on Monday. The 23-year-old Brazil international, who scored twice as La Liga leaders Real won 4-2 at the El Sadar Stadium, …

LaLiga to report ‘deplorable’ racist Vinicius Jr chants to legal authorities
9 months, 1 week ago

LaLiga to report ‘deplorable’ racist Vinicius Jr chants to legal authorities

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LaLiga will report the “deplorable racist chants” aimed …

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment
9 months, 1 week ago

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish league will report what it called “lamentable racist chants” aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior before Atletico Madrid’s Champions League game. Vinícius on Thursday retweeted a video that showed Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee” before the team played Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League. The league said it was “deeply committed …

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is 'racially abused by young fans' while taking part in friendly match with school kids in Morocco
9 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is 'racially abused by young fans' while taking part in friendly match with school kids in Morocco

Daily Mail  

A video has emerged of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr being subjected to racial abuse by young fans on a recent visit to Morocco. The Brazilian winger enjoyed a brief getaway in the North African country last month and spent time meeting fans and playing football with youngsters. Vinicius Jr spent time playing football with youngsters during hi strip to …

Brazil Forward Rodrygo Denounces Racist Abuse on Social Media After Match Against Argentina
1 year ago

Brazil Forward Rodrygo Denounces Racist Abuse on Social Media After Match Against Argentina

News 18  

Brazil forward Rodrygo has been the target of racist abuse on social media following the World Cup qualifying game against Argentina. It’s all there for everyone to see.” WATCH: ‘Crazy Scenes’ At Maracana Before Brazil vs Argentina FIFA World Cup The player said many of the racist messages included photos and emoticons of monkeys or bananas. Está aí pra todo …

Rodrygo receives racist abuse after Messi argument
1 year ago

Rodrygo receives racist abuse after Messi argument

The Hindu  

Brazil striker Rodrygo said he had received racist messages on social media accounts following an argument with Argentina captain Lionel Messi before the team’s World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Rio de Janeiro, the five-times world champions’ third consecutive defeat, was marred by violence after clashes between police …

Brazil forward Rodrygo denounces racist abuse on social media after match against Argentina
1 year ago

Brazil forward Rodrygo denounces racist abuse on social media after match against Argentina

Associated Press  

MADRID — Brazil forward Rodrygo has been the target of racist abuse on social media following the World Cup qualifying game against Argentina. It’s all there for everyone to see.” The player said many of the racist messages included photos and emoticons of monkeys or bananas. Rodrygo attracted attention during Tuesday’s match after a spat with Argentina players Lionel Messi …

Vinicius Jr launches anti-racism campaign in Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Vinicius Jr launches anti-racism campaign in Brazil

The Hindu  

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr stepped up the fight against racism on Monday by launching a campaign under the slogan “Racism, don’t pretend you don’t see it” on billboards across the country for Black Awareness Day. Alongside the campaign he has also launched through his foundation the “Anti-Racism Education Handbook”, which aims to help schools make the educational environment more inclusive …

Alleged racial abuse of Vinicius probed
1 year, 1 month ago

Alleged racial abuse of Vinicius probed

China Daily  

Barcelona said it would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in its 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home supporter calling the Brazilian winger a "monkey", while an object that looks like a banana skin also appears to be thrown from elsewhere. Vinicius, jeered by fans …

LaLiga: Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico
1 year, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico

Firstpost  

Vinicius has been the victim of racist abuse on multiple other occasions during his time in Spain, although often no action has been taken by the law Barcelona said they would investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in their 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home …

Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona to investigate alleged racial abuse of Vinicius in Clasico

The Hindu  

Barcelona said it would investigate the alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior in its 2-1 Clasico defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday. A video published by Spanish media outlets appeared to show a home supporter calling the Brazilian winger a “monkey”, while an object that looks like a banana skin also appears to be thrown from elsewhere. “FC Barcelona will …

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game
1 year, 2 months ago

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game

The Hindu  

Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behaviour,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. RELATED | Real Madrid held to draw by battling Sevilla Vinícius, who has regularly faced racist abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode …

Valencia condemns Vinicius Junior’s court statement alleging entire stadium racially insulted him
1 year, 2 months ago

Valencia condemns Vinicius Junior’s court statement alleging entire stadium racially insulted him

The Hindu  

Valencia strongly condemned Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior on Thursday for allegedly saying in court that all of its fans racially abused him during a game last season. “In the wake of the information published regarding the alleged statement made in court by the footballer Vinícius Júnior claiming that the entire Mestalla Stadium had uttered racist insults at the match …

Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr
1 year, 5 months ago

Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr

The Hindu  

The Rio de Janeiro government named an anti-racism law after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr on Wednesday which will see sporting events stopped or suspended in the event of racist conduct. READ: Di Maria joins Benfica as a free agent for second stint The ‘Vini Jr law’, unanimously approved by the Rio government in June, includes protocol on how to …

Brazil overwhelms Guinea 4-1 in anti-racism friendly
1 year, 6 months ago

Brazil overwhelms Guinea 4-1 in anti-racism friendly

The Hindu  

Brazil outclassed Guinea 4-1 in a friendly on Saturday as Joelinton, Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Vinicius Jr scored for the five-time world champion who wore an all-black kit in the first half to promote an anti-racism campaign. It was the first of two friendlies for Brazil against African nations in support of Real Madrid forward Vinicius, who was racially abused …

FIFA says Vinícius Júnior will help tackle racism in revived task force
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA says Vinícius Júnior will help tackle racism in revived task force

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has agreed to join a new task force to tackle racism in soccer, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday. “We will also strengthen the engagement with players on this crucial topic so I am glad Vinicius accepted to be part of a task force which will include other important players and …

Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius Junior abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius Junior abuse

Firstpost  

Madrid: The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales and his Brazilian counterpart Ednaldo Rodrigues revealed their plans for the game at Madrid’s stadium, alongside Spain internationals …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 6 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players stands as a graphic reminder of the racism that sweeps through European soccer. Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players – Vinicius Junior - stands as a …

Brazil and Spain to play friendly in anti-racism campaign
1 year, 6 months ago

Brazil and Spain to play friendly in anti-racism campaign

The Hindu  

Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan ‘One skin’, both countries’ football federations announced on Monday. A statement from the Spanish football governing body said the match will be held in Spain to “reinforce the commitment of both entities against violence in football and to intensify the already existing …

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults against Vinicius
1 year, 6 months ago

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults against Vinicius

The Hindu  

Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain’s State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, the country’s Sports Commission said on Monday. Four men were fined 60,001 euros and banned from sports venues for two years after hanging a banner reading “Madrid hates Real” and an inflatable …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 6 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an …

Disgusted by racism targeting Vinicius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him
1 year, 6 months ago

Disgusted by racism targeting Vinicius, his Brazilian hometown rallies to defend him

The Hindu  

The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish football stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The city’s enormous bayside Ferris wheel this week exhibits a clenched Black fist and the scrolling words: “EVERYONE AGAINST RACISM.” “My total repudiation of the episode of racism suffered by our ace and the pride …

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

Associated Press  

MADRID — The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has taken Spain to what could be a turning point in the fight against racism in soccer. “What is it going to take to criminalize these people?” Vinícius said this week in one of his many posts on Twitter criticizing the lack of …

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain takes action against racism after Vinícius case but punishing fans remains a challenge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “What is it going to take to criminalize these …

La Liga president Tebas apologises to Vincius, to work with Spanish government to fix laws
1 year, 6 months ago

La Liga president Tebas apologises to Vincius, to work with Spanish government to fix laws

The Hindu  

La Liga president Javier Tebas said that he rejects the accusations of being called a racist and that the league would do everything in its capacity to curb racism. “I hope that Vinicius continues in Spanish football.” Vinicius was called a ‘monkey’ and was jeered with monkey sounds at the Mestalla Stadium, leaving the youngster in tears. Vinicius took to …

Vinicius Junior and racism in Spanish football: Why is it so bad? Is there hope for change?
1 year, 6 months ago

Vinicius Junior and racism in Spanish football: Why is it so bad? Is there hope for change?

New York Times  

We are now five days on from the shocking events of Sunday, when Vinicius Junior was racially abused by Valencia fans. After the match on Sunday — during which he confronted Valencia fans — Vinicius Jr posted on social media: “The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, today belongs to racists.” Since then, there …

Racism in Brazil: Former club of Pele alleges racial abuse of two players during Copa Sudamericana
1 year, 6 months ago

Racism in Brazil: Former club of Pele alleges racial abuse of two players during Copa Sudamericana

The Hindu  

Brazilian football club Santos said Thursday that two of its players were racially abused by fans during the team’s 2-1 loss to Audax Italiano in a Copa Sudamericana match at the Chilean team’s stadium. Santos said in a statement that defender Joaquim and striker Angelo, who are Black, “were verbally abused” and harassed by local fans “making monkey gestures” during …

Javier Tebas wants LaLiga to have power to eradicate racism in Spanish football
1 year, 6 months ago

Javier Tebas wants LaLiga to have power to eradicate racism in Spanish football

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims with the correct …

Vinicius Jr abused again; reduced to tears in Real Madrid vs Valencia - Is the La Liga doing enough?
1 year, 6 months ago

Vinicius Jr abused again; reduced to tears in Real Madrid vs Valencia - Is the La Liga doing enough?

The Hindu  

Valencia snatched a crucial 1-0 win over Real Madrid to boost their La Liga survival hopes on Sunday but the victory was tarnished by an ugly incident involving apparent racism aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. “I don’t want to talk about football, I want to talk about what happened here, it is more important,” Real Madrid coach Carlo …

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’
1 year, 6 months ago

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’

Associated Press  

ROME — Before it was Vinícius Júnior in Spain, it was Romelu Lukaku in Italy. Whoever it is, the damages from fan racism go far beyond the soccer field, Roma striker Tammy Abraham said Thursday. “It’s only a small minority of people but a small minority of people can affect somebody’s life,” said Abraham, who grew up in England as …

Real Madrid supports Vinicius Jr. after racist abuse global outrage continues
1 year, 6 months ago

Real Madrid supports Vinicius Jr. after racist abuse global outrage continues

Firstpost  

Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid team-mates showed him support after he was racially abused by wearing his number 20 shirt before their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. 20 shirt ❤️ pic.twitter.com/F1xapXF2HL — ESPN FC May 24, 2023 After 20 minutes supporters around the stadium chanted “Vini, Vini” and applauded, with Vinicius standing up and applauding them back, returning …

La Liga chief Tebas apologises for rant about Vinicius’s racism complaint
1 year, 6 months ago

La Liga chief Tebas apologises for rant about Vinicius’s racism complaint

The Hindu  

La Liga President Javier Tebas apologised on Wednesday for his online rant at Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian took to social media to complain about racist insults he suffered during a match and the Spanish league’s inaction. “Well, it seems that the result has not been very good, right?,” Tebas told Reuters in an interview, referring to …

Vinicius Junior: The night Real Madrid stood in solidarity with their star
1 year, 6 months ago

Vinicius Junior: The night Real Madrid stood in solidarity with their star

New York Times  

It was just before kick-off in Real Madrid’s match against Rayo Vallecano when the Bernabeu got its first glimpse of Vinicius Junior since the most tumultuous few days of his career. “I’m strong and will go to the end against the racists,” he said in his statement on Sunday, “even if it’s far from here.” GO DEEPER The night Vinicius …

Real Madrid players and fans honor Vinícius Júnior after Brazilian was racially abused
1 year, 6 months ago

Real Madrid players and fans honor Vinícius Júnior after Brazilian was racially abused

Associated Press  

MADRID — With Vinícius Júnior watching from the stands, Rodrygo scored the winning goal and raised his fist in solidarity with his Real Madrid and Brazil teammate. It was one of the many tributes to Vinícius in Madrid’s first game since the latest case of racial abuse against the player, who considered leaving the field Sunday after being insulted by …

Valencia stadium partially shut after racist chants at Vinicius Jr
1 year, 6 months ago

Valencia stadium partially shut after racist chants at Vinicius Jr

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Vinicius threatened to leave the pitch in the second half of Real …

Vinícius Júnior soccer racism dispute ignites heated off-field debate in Spain
1 year, 6 months ago

Vinícius Júnior soccer racism dispute ignites heated off-field debate in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — Repeated racist insults against Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior have unleashed a heated debate in Spain about tolerance for racism in a society that is becoming rapidly more diverse on and off the field. “Racism is normal in LaLiga,” Vinícius said of the top league in Spanish soccer on Instagram and Twitter after he was targeted with monkey …

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