Vinicius Júnior has been the great protagonist in the preview of the match that the Spanish team will play this Tuesday against Brazil at the Bernabéu with a clear motto against racism and violence in the world of football.
Questioned about his attitude on the field and his confrontations with some fans, Vini has assured that he understands that “you can talk about what you want to talk about on the field. Of course I have a lot to improve, I’m still 23 years old and it’s a natural progression… You leave Brazil very young without having learned so many things. I’ve been watching this for a long time and I feel more and more sad, I have less and less will to play. “No one is supporting me.”
Vinicius JR collapsed in the press room when asked about the racist insults he has received
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The Madrid player emphasized that “the lack of punishment is what frustrates me the most, that all those people leave without anything happening after what they do. In Barcelona a case was filed and I would like it not to happen so that people stop saying what they say. So that children do not say those things, because it is true that when I was a child I did not know what racism was,” she said and seconds later it collapsed and he couldn’t help but start crying. Once she had calmed down, all the journalists in the room gave her a loud and emotional applause as a sign of support.
Vinicius, celebrating a goal and dedicating it to the stands
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Vini has also been questioned about the possibility that he has considered leaving LaLiga because of the insults he has been receiving in some fields. The Madrid player has been resounding. “I have never thought about leaving LaLiga Because otherwise it would give the racists what they want. I am going to continue in the best club in the world, scoring many goals so that they continue to see me. Racists are a minority. As I am a daring player, who plays for Madrid and we win many titles… it is very complicated. I will continue because the president supports me, the club supports me and I will continue to win many things,” he assured.
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When reminded that a year ago since the first incident he had with the racist insults he received, Vini He has confessed that “with each complaint I feel worse, but I have to appear here and show my face. I am not fighting against the fans of Spain, I am fighting against racism in the world. I have asked for help from UEFA, FIFA, Conmebol, CBF… which are large groups and can fight against that. “The problem that exists in Spain is that racism is not a crime.”
Vinicius’ appearance generated great expectation
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He Racism has monopolized Vinicius’ appearancewho despite everything is sure that “Spain is not a racist country, but there are many racists and many of them are in the stadiums. We have to change because many of them don’t know what racism is. At 23 years old I have to teach many Spaniards what racism is and what bothers me is that my family stays very sad at home when it happens. I agree with Baptista, that racism is on the rise. They insult me because of the color of my skin to make me play badly; You can tell me many other things and I’m not going to tell you anything. I hope I can go to the fields and not think about what could happen.”
Vinicius JR, emotional in the press room when asked about the racist insults.
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There was also time to talk about this Tuesday’s game at the Bernabéu, an event that makes the star especially excited merengue: “It is a dream come true and I am very happy to be able to play at home with the Brazilian team. It is going to be a very important duel for the two teams, which are two of the best teams in the world and it has been a long time since they met. face. We are prepared, I am going to face teammates. And I hope to beat Spain,” he challenged.
2024-03-25 16:12:35
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