Real Madrid and Brazil forward, Vinicius Jr has expressed worry over being racial abused by some Valencia supporters during a game over the weekend.
According to Vinicius Jr, it was not the first, second or third time he had been abused.
In a post on his Instagram page, he wrote "Racism is normal in La Liga. La Liga think it's normal, the Federation and the opponents encourage it too. I'm so sorry"
"The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi now belongs to the 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"
He added that in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists.
"Sorry for the Spaniards who disagree, but today in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists"
"And unfortunately with everything going on every week, I have no way to defend. I am strong and I will go all the way against the racists. Even if it's far from here 🖤✊🏿”
It will be recalled that Vinicius Jr over the weekend was showed a red card in Real Madrid's game against Valencia.
While marching off the field, some Valencia supports chanted racial words at him which the player reported to the referee but was ignored.
FIFA has however reacted to the situation saying, it is supporting Vinicius Jr adding that racism must be curbed.
Valencia Football has also issued a statement saying it is going to ban for life whoever is captured in the video chanting racial comments against Vinicius Jr.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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