In a time when there should be more awareness about racism in football, it seems to be going in the wrong direction in Spain. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jnr. has been at the centre of repeated racist abuse in the past year and it took a toll on him when he broke down in tears in a recent press conference with Brazil national team. When asked...
Marcus Thuram says he expects a clear explanation from Inter teammate Francesco Acerbi over the alleged racist remarks he made to Napoli’s Juan Jesus. The Italian centre-back was alleged to have called Jesus the ‘n’ word during the 1-1 Serie A draw between the Nerazzurri and the Partenopei. Jesus was seen talking to referee Federico La Penna whilst pointing to the Kick Racism Out badge on...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is in agreement that football matches need to be stopped whenever racist abuse occurs. The subject has gained massive attention globally after Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was racially abused during a La Liga game with Valencia last month. Punishments have been handed out to some of the culprits, while La Liga, whom Vinicius accused of encouraging racism, has taken steps to...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. will lead FIFA's special anti-racism committee. Infantino disclosed, on Thursday, that the committee will be made up of players who would help the football governing body to punishment suggestions to battle racism in the game after meeting Brazil players and Vinicius Jr. in Spain. Vinicius Jr. was subjected to racism repeatedly in La Liga...
Brazilian club side Flamengo showed their support for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior with a "sit down" protest against racism on Saturday. The seven-time Brazilian league winners, along with their opponent Cruzeiro, observed a 36-second sit-down protest against racism after kickoff of their league game at the fully-packed iconic Maracana Stadium. https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1662785847391821824?s=19 Flamengo, Vincius' former club before he moved to Spain, also had the name of...
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