During a football match in Seville (Sevilla vs Real Madrid), Vinicius Junior found himself in a distressing situation. It was at the Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium an individual exhibited a hurtful and racist monkey gesture. The stadium’s security team reacted swiftly, removing the offender from the venue and hinting at potential legal consequences for their actions.
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In the aftermath of the game, Vinicius took to his social media to express his gratitude towards Sevilla for their rapid response. However, he also stressed the importance of holding those responsible accountable. He went on to share his deep disappointment after coming across a video showing a child mimicking the same racist gesture, highlighting the need for proper guidance for young individuals.
Parabéns ao Sevilla pelo rápido posicionamento e pela punição em mais um triste episódio para o futebol espanhol.
Infelizmente, tive acesso a um vídeo com outro ato racista na partida deste sábado, dessa vez praticado por uma criança. Lamento muito que não haja ninguém para… pic.twitter.com/azlZ7ccPNZ
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) October 21, 2023
Vinicius commended Sevilla for their immediate actions and urged Spanish authorities to consider legislative changes that would bring about criminal penalties for such acts. He saw this as a crucial step in preparing for the 2030 World Cup and offered his support to this cause.
This incident marked the 19th isolated case of racism in football, and Sevilla promptly issued a comprehensive statement detailing their actions. They identified and expelled the xenophobic fan, reported the incident to the police, and assured that strict internal disciplinary measures would be taken, including the imminent expulsion of the offender from their membership.
Não é possível que a La Liga seja tão conivente assim e não tome uma atitude, é simplesmente absurdo o que vem acontecendo com o Vinicius Jr.
Mais uma vez o jogador brasileiro é vítima de racismo na Espanha. Chega, basta… pic.twitter.com/On47LE5bl1
— LIBERTA DEPRE (@liberta___depre) October 21, 2023
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