The racist incident involving Vinicius Junior (23, Real Madrid) is spreading across the Primera Liga.
Vinicius was racially abused during a match against Valencia in the 35th round of the 2022-2023 Spanish La Liga at the Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain, on March 22.
During the game, which Real Madrid lost 0-1, Valencia fans blatantly chanted “monkey go home” at Vinicius. It wasn’t just a few fans, but thousands of people engaging in systematic racism.
The racist taunts from the Valencia crowd caused Vinicius to explode. During the match, Vinicius got into an argument with the Valencia crowd and clashed with Valencia players, leading to his ejection. Vinicius complained to the referee that he was being racist by pointing to a specific spectator. 스포츠토토
“In Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. Unfortunately, I have no way to defend myself against this, which happens every week. But I am strong and I will stand up to racists,” he said.
His Real Madrid teammates weren’t having it anymore. Lucas Vazquez turned to the crowd and shouted, “Fucking racists, stop it now!” Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois added his voice, saying, “I will join the movement against racism.”
Vinicius took to social media on the 23rd, writing, “There are people who want me dead and show me a hanging dummy. It’s all documented,” he wrote on social media, issuing a warning to racists.