Vinicius Jr has CALLED OUT La Liga for racism 💔

The ugly side of sports shows itself once again. This past weekend Real Madrid played Valencia in La Liga and Vinicius Jr. was a victim of Racist abuse from Valencia fans. The game was paused to announce that racism was not allowed but the game kept on going eventually boiling over and Vinicius jr being sent off “for hitting someone”… Incredibly unfortunate and since the RFEF have sacked the 6 VAR referees that were apart of that match.

But after the game is when it got really heated. Vinicius Jr tweeted: (translated from Spanish) “It was not the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I’m so sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] 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. And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defense. I agree. But I am strong and I will fight to the end against racists. Even if that is far from here.”

La Liga President then responded with his own tweet: “Since those who should not explain to you what it is and what it can do @‌LaLiga 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. Before criticizing and insulting @‌LaLiga , it is necessary that you inform yourself properly @‌Vinijr . Do not let yourself be manipulated and make sure you fully understand each other's competencies and the work we have been doing together.”

Vini Jr responded again: “Once again, instead of criticizing racists, the president of LaLiga shows up on social media to attack me. … I am not your friend to talk with about racism. I want actions and punishments. Hashtags don’t move me.”

I personally feel the La Liga president took the complete wrong stance on this situation and he showed little compassion or empathy - deflecting the situation.

[Pechefootball]

Moved from Brazil at 18, won the biggest trophies, and now standing up in the face of racism with executives pressuring you. True true character… but like any human, he needs support. ❤️

[Rahuneid]

“The championship that once belonged to ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano, and Messi, today belongs to the racists”

[kanyenorth]

Me living in the barcelona area i feel sickened when people i know who are really big barça fans say that "he deserves it" and that it's him who is in the wrong. I honestly don't know how some of my best friends can be so wrong 💔

[ankita..]

Even as a Barca fan I stand with Vini on this one.. No one deserves this..

[AniaGelcrack-zozl]

Personally this is heartbreaking to see, a sport that started all as a game that we all played as kids with our neighbourhood friends turned to something seriously sad and shameful. People can't understand that it's all just a sport and it's not that deep to go to the extent of discriminating a player. We are all with you Vini, and we all support you✊🏼❤

[maxie_boy]

This man is a legend. Deserves respect. Deserves equality. Vinny, i support you. 😥✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[J.K.]

i haven’t always liked vinicius as a barca fan because i felt he was just a bit arrogant but this just shouldn’t be happening no matter the person.

[egocentric]

It's a shame to call myself a Laliga fan nowadays because of Javier Tebas

[Samiii]

This is just sad man its 2023 man, and this shit is still going on Stay Strong Vinicius❤

[arleanmurillo]

I’m a fan of vini but this game is unfair and today it still happens he scored the goal to win the champions league against Liverpool won a Laliga title and scored 7 goals in the ucl but still gets no love I hope vini is oo

[SonRob]

Bundesliga and Prem are the only top 5 leagues that actively discourage and punish racism

[Buffson]

La Liga is finished…

Not like it’s the worst team.. It’s just the racism. Well football can be unfair😢

[cgk]

and he got sent off for pointing out the racist fan who called him a “monkey” to the ref. disgusting and should be fixed. if nothing happens then laliga isn’t the right league for vini he deserves better

[joanquerolserrano]

It's not only about Vinicius, but all the other footballers that are affected by racist slurs, however, it seems that it's only Vinicius. We've got to realize that racism is still everywhere, and it must be a constant fight to go against it, not only to defend one single player, but to defend all kinds of racism in sports and society ✊🏿

[MOTBQ]

This happened to Adam Goodes in Australia, he got booed into early retirement for calling out racism in the AFL. It's sad to see the same happen overseas in such a major competition with such a great player, especially given the atrocious response from the president which made no attempt to prevent this appalling behavior

[tamararadanovic]

Stay strong Vini we are here just like RM stay strong 💪❤️ #stopracism

[Pechefootball]

Full translated tweets are in the video description.

[christopherflores]

“In the game of football we all treat each other with respect n life.”

[Fortnitez]

If you go watch the replay of the match, they only show vini getting the red card. They didn't show what led up to the red card. This says a lot.

[supremeshadow]

Vini deserves a Ballon do'or of this year in my opinion because he is been through this and still has a balls to play football.