Vinicius Jr. thanks tribute made at Christ the Redeemer after an episode of racism: ‘Black and imposing’

This Sunday, the 21st, the soccer player from Real Madrid, Spain, and the Brazilian National Team Vinicius Jr. (22) was once again the target of racist attacks during a match against Valencia, where the fans of the rival club called him a ‘monkey’ several times in the second half of the match, even getting sent off after a confusion that lasted more than eight minutes.

So, as a form of protest and homage to the young athlete, Christ the Redeemer was turned off for an hour. Vini was moved and made a point of saying thank you when he saw the beautiful tribute and the support he has been receiving from all Brazilians and other people around the world, such as the French soccer player Kylian Mbappe.

“Black and imposing. Christ the Redeemer was just like that. An action of solidarity that moves me. But I want, above all, to inspire and bring more light to our struggle.”began the player, on his official Twitter profile.

“I really appreciate all the chain of affection and support I have received in recent months. Both in Brazil and around the world. I know exactly who’s who. Count on me because the good ones are the majority and I won’t give up. I have a purpose in life, and if I have to suffer more and more so that future generations don’t go through similar situations, I’m ready and prepared.”added Vini.

Black and imposing. Christ the Redeemer was just like that. An action of solidarity that moves me. But I want, above all, to inspire and bring more light to our struggle.

I really appreciate all the chain of affection and support I’ve received in the last few months. Both in Brazil and the world… pic.twitter.com/zVBcD4eF8k

— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) May 22, 2023

For those who don’t know, during the match against Valencia, the soccer player accused the rival fans of having called him a ‘monkey’, even arguing with the goalkeeper Mamardashvilitaking a rear naked choke from the attacker Hard Hugocausing Vini to react with his arm in the opponent’s face, receiving a yellow card, which was posthumously reviewed by VAR, causing the referee to give a red card to the Real Madrid striker.

After the game, Vini used his social networks to say that his expulsion was a “award for suffering racism”mocking La Liga’s attitude towards the tenth episode of racism suffered by the star since arriving at the club.