Real Madrid and Brazil striker Vinicius Junior bursts into tears when asked about the racism he experienced/Reuters
The Brazilian national team will be hosted tomorrow (Tuesday, 22:30, Sport4) at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid for a friendly match against Spain, with the Celso expected to be led by Vinicius Jr. - the Bernabeu has of course been his home in recent years, since he joined Real Madrid in 2018 and in the last two years he has already established his position as the big star of the team.
Vinicius Jr. is not only the biggest star of the Blancos in recent years, but also the player who receives the most hateful curses and experiences severe racism from some of the teams' fans in Spain.
At a press conference he attended today ahead of the friendly match tomorrow, he burst into tears when asked about the severe racism he suffers from.
"They don't support me."
Vinicius Jr. at the press conference/GettyImages
"Racism doesn't only happen in Spain, but all over the world," Vinicius Jr. began, saying first, "Every day I come home I'm sadder, because no one supports me," he said and then burst into tears.
"I'm sorry, I just want to play football," he continued with great difficulty, "and help my club and my family. Every complaint that is filed makes me feel worse, I asked for help from UEFA, from FIFA, also from the Brazilian confederation and the confederation, which are the biggest bodies that can Fight against racism. Muhammad Ali was an example and I am also here to speak for the Brazilians who defend me. I never thought of leaving Spain, because that would give the racists exactly what they want. I will not leave the best team in the world. This is a minority and I will continue to be strong against them, Because I have the support of the president and the entire club."
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