Real Madrid and Brazil striker Vinicius Junior bursts into tears when asked about the racism he experienced/Reuters
Vinicius held a rather emotional press conference last night (Monday), in which he burst into tears when he spoke about the incessant racism directed at the past in the Spanish league.
The soccer world was excited along with the star of Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team - but not the legendary former goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilbert, who tweeted on X (formerly Twitter): "Nonsense in juice. He is the first to insult and attack opponents. Don't be arrogant, soccer is for men."
The talented winger is supposed to wear the captain's armband of the Brazilian national team tonight (Tuesday, 22:30, Sport4) at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, in the intriguing friendly match against Spain.
Chilbert (58), one of the colorful goalkeepers that world football knew in the nineties, made 74 appearances for the Paraguay national team and is remembered, among other things, for his impressive conquering abilities in free balls and penalties.
He has 46 league goals and eight goals for the Paraguay national team.
Difficult things from the goalkeeper of the past.
Vinicius, last night/GettyImages
"Racism doesn't only happen in Spain, but all over the world," the emotional actor began last night, "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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