The Brazilian was targeted by Atletico Madrid fans ahead of Sunday’s game.
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The scourge of racism continues to rock football. Madrid’s Vinicius Jr was targeted by racist chants launched by Atletico de Madrid supporters before the match against Real on Sunday 18 September. A large group of Colchoneros supporters were filmed chanting “You are a monkey, Vinicius you are a monkey” in front of the Wanda Metropolitano, the stadium where the game is played.
️CÁNTICOS RACISTAS CONTRA VINICIUS de cientos de aficionados del @Atleti at the puertas del Metropolitano:
“Eres a mono, Vinicius eres a mono”.
⛔️FUERA LOS VIOLENTOS Y RACISTAS DEL FÚTBOL
Video @chema_medina #AtletiRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/KoHSNrtd3G
— Tiempo de Juego (@tjcope) September 18, 2022
A few days ago, the president of the Spanish Agents’ Association, Pedro Bravo, complained on El Chiringuito about Vinicius’ dancing celebrations after scoring a goal. He had notably declared that the player had to “respect the opposition” and stop “doing the monkey”. Racist remarks denounced by many football personalities, who came to support the Brazilian.
BAILA VINI JR @vinijr
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) September 16, 2022