The Brazilian striker was again the victim of racist insults last Saturday, in Real Madrid’s clash against Sevilla in La Liga
Another deplorable episode of racism marked Spanish football last Saturday (21st). In the duel between Sevilla and Real Madrid, which ended 1-1, Vini Jr was, once again, the target of racist insults from the stands of the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The Brazilian praised the speed with which Sevilla identified and punished the fan who made the insults, but underlined that cases of this type are repeated.
– Congratulations to Sevilla for their quick finish and free kick in another sad episode for Spanish football. Unfortunately, I accessed video of another racist act during Saturday’s game, this time committed by a child. I am very sorry that there is no one to educate you. I invest, and I invest a lot, in education in Brazil to train citizens with attitudes different from these – declared Vini Jr.
– The face of today’s racist is printed on websites as on many other occasions. I hope that the Spanish authorities will do their part and change the legislation once and for all. These people must also be criminally punished. It would be a great first step in preparing for the 2030 World Cup. I am available to help. I’m sorry to sound repetitive, but it’s isolated episode number 19. And beyond… – said the Brazilian.
Congratulations to Sevilla for their quick finish and free kick in another sad episode for Spanish football.
Unfortunately, I accessed video of another racist act during Saturday’s game, this time committed by a child. I’m very sorry that there is no one to… pic.twitter.com/azlZ7ccPNZ
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) October 21, 2023
Sevilla released an official statement on Saturday announcing the identification and expulsion of the fan who committed racist acts against Vini Jr. The club acted quickly to report the racist to the police.
Read the full official press release from Sevilla:
– Sevilla FC informs that, after detecting xenophobic and racist behavior by a fan in the stands, it identified him and expelled him from the stadium. Sevilla FC would like to inform you that after detecting xenophobic and racist behavior by a fan in the stands, he was identified, expelled from the stadium and reported to the police authorities working in our stadium. Furthermore, internal disciplinary regulations will be strictly applied against him and he will soon be expelled from his position. Sevilla FC is against and condemns any racist and xenophobic behavior, even if isolated, as is the case, and shows its availability and collaboration with the authorities to eradicate these attitudes, which do not represent a fan like that of Sevilla.
Source: Terra
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