Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse again with the Brazilian soccer star saying Spain's LaLiga “now belongs to racists.” The latest abuse against Vinícius came in Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Valencia, a match that had to be temporarily stopped.
By TALES AZZONIReal Madrid's Vinicius Junior, center, reacts as he points to someone in the crowd during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2023. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, center, reacts as he points to someone in the crowd during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2023.
MADRID — Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse yet again on Sunday with the Brazil star saying the Spanish league “now belongs to racists.” The latest abuse against Vinícius came in Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia, a match that had to be temporarily stopped after the Brazil forward said he was insulted by a fan behind one of the goals at Mestalla Stadium.
“It wasn’t the first time, or the second or the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga. The competition thinks it’s normal, as does the federation, and the opponents encourage it,” Vinícius said on Instagram and Twitter. “The league that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi now belongs to racists ... But I’m strong and I will fight until the end against the racists. Even if far from here.
The 22-year-old Vinícius, who is is Black, has been subjected to racist abuse since moving to Spain five years ago.
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