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The chants of "monkey!" at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. That's where Vinícius Júnior, who is Black, grew up and launched his soccer career. Now, despite his global fame and millions, he was again the target of crude...
The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. That’s where Vinicius Junior, who is Black, grew up and launched his football career. Now, despite his global fame and millions, he was again the target of crude European racism. His city in multiracial Brazil was sickened, and has rallied to his defense. In Sao Goncalo, rapper Deivisson Oliveira was eating breakfast when the TV news showed the abuse aimed at his hometown hero.
Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior has been at the centre of Spain's racism controversy after enduring massive abuse from football fans.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sent a message to LaLiga president Javier Tebas after the racist abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior.
F1 legend Sir Lewis Hamilton has praised Vinicius Junior for speaking out against the 'devastating' racist abuse the Real Madrid star has suffered recently.