Vinicius Junior made a striking statement questioning Spain’s selection as one of the host countries for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
In an interview with CNN, the Real Madrid star expressed that the ongoing cases of racism in LaLiga should cast doubt on whether the World Cup should be held in the country where he lives.
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“I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin. We have a significant window for change until 2030. I hope Spain can evolve and grasp the gravity of insulting someone based on their skin color because if things don’t improve by 2030, I believe the World Cup should be moved elsewhere. If a player doesn’t feel comfortable and safe playing in a country where they might face racism, it’s quite problematic,” Vini said.
“I want to do everything I can to bring about change because there are many people in Spain—the majority—who are not racist. It’s a small group that ends up tarnishing the image of a country that is otherwise a great place to live. I love playing for Real Madrid. I love Spain, having the best conditions to live here with my family. We hope that things can improve even more. They’ve progressed so far, but there’s still much more that can be done, and by 2030, cases of racism should decrease,” he added.
