Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr racially abused by fans. Image: Twitter @realmadrid

Vinicius Jr suffers racist abuse and is sent off 

“The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists,” Vinicius wrote on his Instagram.

Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr racially abused by fans. Image: Twitter @realmadrid

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was again the subject of racist abuse following his side’s 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday.

The winger was also sent off in the match after an altercation with Hugo Duro. Before that however, the Brazilian was racially abused by opposition fans during the match.

Vinicius Jr took to social media to address La Liga about their ‘lack of enthusiasm’ in dealing with racism.

“The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists,” Vinicius wrote on his Instagram.

Vinicius Jr victim to racial abuse in Spain

“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.

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“A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world. I’m sorry for the Spaniards who don’t agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.

“And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here,” Vinicius Jr said.

Real Madrid issued a statement on Monday.

“Real Madrid C. F. strongly condemns the events that took place yesterday against our player Vinícius Junior. These events represent a direct attack on the social and democratic model of coexistence of our State based on the rule of law.
 
“Real Madrid believes that such attacks also constitute a hate crime, and has therefore filed the corresponding report with the Attorney General’s Office, specifically with the Prosecutor’s Office against crimes of hatred and discrimination, in order for the facts to be investigated and for those responsible to be held accountable,” Madrid said on Vinicius Jr incident.

Vini gets support from Ronaldo, Neymar and more

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has posted on Instagram to show support to Vini: “You’re not alone. We are with you & we support you.”

Brazil legend Ronaldo has also joined the calls for La Liga to stand up to the racists.

“Once again an episode of racism on @vinijr. Once again with @laliga. When does it stop? As long as there’s impunity and complicity, there’s racism. It is inadmissible that referees, the Federation and authorities remain without action. Enough is enough. Vini count me in your fight in our struggle, ” he said.

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