The Brazilian Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid striker, was once again the target of racist attacks in Spain. This Thursday (26), the day of the derby against Atlético de Madrid, for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, a black doll with the number 10 shirt – the player’s uniform number – appeared hanging by the neck on a bridge in the Spanish capital , along with a banner with the phrase “Madrid hates Real” extended on the protective wall. Images of the racist act spread on social media. Real hosts Atlético de Madrid at 5 pm (Brasília time) at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, in Madrid, to seek a place in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. The racist act was condemned by Atlético de Madrid, whose fans are identified as suspects of the action. “Facts like this are absolutely disgusting and inadmissible and embarrass society. Our condemnation of any act that violates the dignity of people or institutions is blunt and categorical”, says part of the official note on the club’s website. 🤍 @vinijr 🤍 #CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/XIsjPvGPmC — Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 26, 2023 In support of the Brazilian, Real Madrid classified the episode as a “despicable act” and defended punishment for the perpetrators of the attack. “Real Madrid is confident that all responsibilities will be expelled from those who participated in such a despicable act”, said Real in a statement on Twitter. of the action as “criminals”, in repost of the entity’s statement of repudiation. “A message for those who take refuge at night to commit hate crimes, we will locate them, we will obtain convictions, so that they end up in jail, which is where they should be. Enough already!”. 🤍 @vinijr 🤍 #CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/XIsjPvGPmC — Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 26, 2023 The King’s Cup organizing body, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), supported the “directly threatened” Brazilian player by the radicals in a deplorable way”. In an official note, the RFEF stated: This type of demonstration, full of hate, only encourages violence and has no place in our sport. Repeated racism against Vini Jr Born in São Gonçalo (RJ), the 22-year-old Brazilian striker has been the target of attacks since arriving in Spain. On the last day of 2022, Vini Jr vented on social networks, after being the target of racist insults at the José Zorilla stadium, after being substituted during a game against Valladolid, whose score was 2 to 0 for Real. Racists continue to go to stadiums and watch the biggest club in the world up close and @LaLiga continues to do nothing… I will continue with my head held high and celebrate my victories and Madrid’s. In the end, it’s MY fault. 🤙🏿 pic.twitter.com/5ztuTjP4s6 — Vini Jr. (@vinijr) December 31, 2022 Months earlier, in September, the national team striker had already suffered from racist chants sung by Atlético de Madrid fans at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium before a match against Real. After Vini Jr’s outburst on social networks, LaLiga filed accusations about the racist attacks on the Brazilian in the Valladolid court. “A criminal charge for hate crimes was brought before the Valladolid Magistrates’ Courts, supported by audiovisual evidence gathered in the investigation carried out through images and audio clips published in open sources.”
Agência Brasil
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