Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jnr Vows To Continue Fight Against Racism In Spain

Real Madrid star, Vinicius Junior, has promised to continue his fight against racism in Spain, even though he knows he cannot eradicate the issue.

The Brazilian attacker has been the victim of racist attacks on many occasions during La Liga matches since joining the Spanish champions. The league submitted to a Barcelona court at least nine complaints about racial abuse directed at Vinicius over the course of the campaign.

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Vinicius turned to social media to vent his rage after one especially egregious incident against Valencia last season, saying that the Spanish top division “belongs to racists.”

In response to the 23-year-old’s remarks, La Liga president Javier Tebas argued with him, telling him: “Before criticising and insulting La Liga, you need to properly inform yourself Vinicius.”

The Madrid star insists he will continue his fight against the issue in Spain, however, as he hopes to make things easier for the next generation.

“I personally know that I am not going to change history, that I am not going to make Spain a country without racists, nor the whole world,” he told L’Equipe. “But I know that I can change some things. So that those who come in the next few years do not go through this, so that children can have peace of mind in the future. For them I will do everything I can.”

I learned a lot about racism. I know more every day. It’s a really complex issue. I really hope that these episodes don’t happen again. Not only with me, but with all the players, with everyone…. And especially with the children.

“They are not prepared for this kind of moments. Since I was 19 years old, I have been interested in the topic of racism. I understand a little bit more how I should react. I’m glad that things are changing. The laws will change and, in the stadiums, I think that will happen less and less thanks to that.”