Google News Brazilian soccer player racially insulted at the match: Interesting reaction
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The Brazilian footballer, Vinicius Jr, was the victim of racist insults during the match against Valencia. Although he asked the referees for a reaction to such things, there wasn't much they could do. Vinicius Jr. continued the game after everything, but in the second half, he left the game after a red card.
Scenes like this are really not what we want to see on the biggest stage. The Brazilian footballer was visibly shaken and disappointed. He took his disappointment to Twitter, where he expressed his dissatisfaction with what was happening.
He declared LA LIGA as the main culprit, which has been silent on such matters for a long time. “It wasn't the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga,” -Vinicius Jr wrote on Twitter.
“The competition thinks it's normal, the [Spanish Football] Federation does too and the opponents encourage it.
I'm so sorry.
The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists.
A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world.
I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.
Unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists.
Even if far from here”.
Javier Tebas responded
La Liga president Javier Tebas apparently felt 'called out' and decided to also respond via social media. Tebas is aware of such things, but he also blamed Vinicius Jr. who did not come to several meetings where similar topics were to be discussed.
Many believe that Tebas should not have emphasized such things. His focus must be on solving these kinds of problems. “Since those who should explain to you what it is La Liga can and cannot do in cases of racism, we have tried to explain it to you, but you have not shown up for either of the two agreed dates that you requested yourself,” -Tebas wrote.
“Before criticising and insulting La Liga, it is necessary that you inform yourself properly Vini Jr. Do not let yourself be manipulated and make sure you fully understand each other’s competencies and the work we have been doing together”.
The Brazilian footballer is disappointed with the reply from the main man of La Liga. He is currently interested in actions, i.e. punishments, which must follow after such scenes. “Once again, instead of criticising racists, the president of La Liga appears on social media to attack me,” he replied on Twitter.
“As much as you talk and pretend not to read, the image of your championship is shaken.
See the responses to your posts and have a surprise.
Omitting yourself only makes you equal to racists. I'm not your friend to talk about racism. I want actions and punishments. Hashtag doesn't move me.
