Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Jr has responded to racist chants from Valencia’s ultras as Real Madrid were defeated at the Mestella stadium.
Diego Lopez’s strike in the 33rd minute gave Valencia the much needed win as they ascended to 13th on the standings.
The win was overshadowed by a shocking event that ensued towards the end of the encounter. Some of the home crowd were seen making racial slur against Vinicius. And this made him react in a rash manner.
The 22-year-old, who was obviously upset, grabbed the official and pointed at the spectators he believed had assaulted him. Causing the game to be delayed in the second half for ten minutes.
After a fight with striker Hugo Duro, Vinicius was later dismissed for violent conduct in injury time.
Não foi a primeira vez, nem a segunda e nem a terceira. O racismo é o normal na La Liga. A competição acha normal, a Federação também e os adversários incentivam. Lamento muito. O campeonato que já foi de Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano e Messi hoje é dos racistas. Uma nação…
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) May 21, 2023
The Brazilian international has taken to Twitter to make his feelings clear about the incident.
What Did Vinicius Jr Say After The Game?
He tweeted after the game: “It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga. In football they think it’s normal, the federation does too – and the opponent encourages it.
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“I’m so sad. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi today belongs to racism.
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