Vinicius Junior was involved in a confrontation with a journalist after he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match with Valencia.
The Brazilian was sent off during the Madrid defeat for attacking Hugo Duro – moments after claiming he had been subjected to racist abuse.
Vinicius claimed on social media that La Liga “belongs to racists,” and that this incident is not the first time that the Brazilian has been subjected to abuse this season.
video clips from El Chiringuito He has now revealed another post-match confrontation after being questioned Whether he will apologize for a gesture in which he appeared to suggest to Valencia fans that their team would be relegated remains to be seen.
Vinicius was not happy with the line of questioning, and repeatedly asked the reporter “Are you stupid?”
Vinicius Junior was sent off moments after claiming racial abuse on Sunday
situation context:
️ Vinicius abandona Mestalla tras el partido y, mientras firma autógrafos a ficionados madridistas, un periodista le pregunta por este gesto. pic.twitter.com/tyAf9NAdzy
– El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 21, 2023
Spanish publication El Chiringuito claimed that the questioning related to this gesture in which it is suggested that the Brazilian told the Valencia fans that they were going to be relegated.
Vinicius had an expression of bewilderment on his face after the question, which was asked while signing autographs for fans after the match.
The 22-year-old did his best to laugh at the situation, shaking his head with a smile on his face as he signed a ball to a fan, before taking a picture with another fan and walking away.
Vinicius, who joined Real Madrid in 2018 from Brazilian Flamengo, has been subjected to racist attacks several times this season and has previously expressed his frustration with the La Liga authorities for not moving to eliminate discrimination.
The match was stopped and the referee came to talk to the fourth referee and the coaches on the touchline before resuming play again.
Soon after, things took a nasty turn as the winger was shown a red card after appearing to hit Doro after a scuffle inside the penalty area.
Those in the crowd due to the tannoy system were warned that the game would be suspended if they continued to abuse players.
After the match, the winger posted an Instagram story expressing his displeasure with the events that occurred during the match.
This was not the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in the Spanish League.” “The competition believes it is normal, and the federation and opponents also encourage it. I’m very sorry.
Vinicius Junior (second from left) was sent off during Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat by Valencia
The 22-year-old (center) was subjected to discriminatory abuse during the match and angrily singled out a spectator who directed racist comments towards him
With Madrid chasing the match, Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia striker Hugo Duro during the match
The championship that used to belong to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi, today belongs to the racists.
A beautiful nation that welcomed me and I love it, but it accepted to export a picture to the world of a racist state.
“Sorry to the Spaniards who disagree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as the country of racists. Unfortunately with everything that happens on a weekly basis, I have no way of defending.
‘I agree. But I am strong and will go to the end against the racists. Although it is far from here.
Meanwhile, FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued a statement on Monday morning showing “solidarity” with the Brazilian.
He said: Full solidarity with Vinicius. There is no place for racism in football or in society, and FIFA stands by all players who find themselves in such a situation.
The events that took place during the match between Valencia and Real Madrid show that this is the case.
This is why the three-step process is found in FIFA competitions and is recommended at all levels of football.
Vinicius Jr claimed in a statement on Instagram that La Liga “belongs” to racists
It comes after he was subjected to alleged racial discrimination on several other occasions this season
He was previously abused during Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat by Barcelona in March
First, you stop the match, and you announce it. Secondly, the players leave the field and the speaker announces that if the attacks continue, the match will be suspended.
The match begins, then thirdly, if the attacks continue, the match will stop and the three points will go to the opponent. These are the rules that must be implemented in all countries and in all tournaments.
“Obviously this is easier said than done, but we need to do this and we need to support it through education.”
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand also took to Instagram to criticize LaLiga authorities for failing to protect the young winger.
He wrote about his story: “Bro you need protection… who protects Vinicius Jr in Spain? He got a red card after choking and receiving racist abuse during the match… wtf.
Rio Ferdinand has criticized LaLiga authorities for failing to protect Vinicius Jr on Instagram
How many times do we need to see this young man go through this hell? I see pain, I see disgust, I see him needing help…and the authorities do nothing to help him.
People need to stand together and demand more of the authorities running our game. Nobody deserves this, but you allow it.
“There has to be a unified approach to this or it will be swept under the rug again.”
Ferdinand then tagged several of the great players in the story, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham, before saying, “Everyone…stand together, loud and proud.”
La Liga had filed a complaint with the court in February after Vinicius was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Mallorca.
Most recently, spectators during Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona at the Nou Camp directed abuse at the striker, prompting LaLiga to submit their eighth complaint to the authorities while creating a dedicated complaints channel that fans can use to identify abusers.
