Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior says Spain’s La Liga ‘belongs to the racists’ after declaring abusers throughout match
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has claimed racism is “normal” in Spain’s high league after followers allegedly focused him with abusive chants.
The match at Valencia’s Mestalla floor was paused after the half-time break because the 22-year-old identified the supporters who had been taunting him to the referee.
Vinicius, who has been racially abused from the stands a number of instances this season, was clearly incensed, prompting teammates and opposition gamers to attempt to calm him down.
The Brazilian was later despatched off for violent conduct in added time of his aspect’s 1-0 defeat following an altercation with Valencia striker Hugo Duro – the primary crimson card of his profession.
Vinicius Junior gestures in direction of a fan after witnessing abuse
In an announcement on Instagram after the match, Vinicius referenced the earlier situations of racist abuse and accused Spain’s footballing authorities of not doing sufficient.
“It wasn’t the first time, not the second and not the third. Racism is normal in LaLiga,” he stated.
“The competition thinks it’s normal, so does the Federation and the opponents encourage it. I am so sorry.”
‘La Liga belongs to the racists’
Vinicius stated the Spanish league, that when “belonged” to star gamers like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, now “belongs to the racists”.
“Sorry for the Spaniards who do not agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists,” he added.
“And unfortunately, with everything that happens on a weekly basis, I have no way to defend. I agree.”
Club vows investigation
La Liga has launched its personal assertion, saying it had been “fighting against this kind of behaviour for years”.
Valencia additionally posted an announcement on their membership web site, pledging it could examine what occurred and “take the most severe measures”.
“Valencia CF wishes to publicly condemn any type of insult, attack or disqualification in football,” it added.
Some 46,000 supporters had been in attendance for Sunday’s match, which noticed Valencia transfer as much as thirteenth within the league desk and Madrid stay third – 14 factors behind arch-rivals and champions Barcelona.
Diego Lopez received the one purpose of the sport within the thirty third minute for the house aspect.