Real Madrid: Vini Jr was criticized for his dancing, they treated him like a “monkey” and he went to the crossroads: “I don’t stop”

Brazilian Vinicius Junior shared a video on his social networks to defend himself against the xenophobia and racism he claims to have been receiving for a long time, increased following criticism for his dancing that they have begun to criminalize and assured that he will not stop and that the “The happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe is annoying.”

“Weeks ago they started criminalizing my dances. Dances that are not mine. They are by Ronaldinho, Neymar, Paquetá, Griezmann, Joao Félix, Matheus Cunha, they are by Brazilian funk artists and sambists, by reggaeton and black singers” Americans. They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. Accept it, respect it. I will not stop, “he said and wrote in a message against racism.

After receiving the support of Neymar, Pele, Ronaldo Nazario, teammates, Brazilian clubs and Real Madrid, Vinicius also said enough.

“As long as the color of the skin is more important than the brightness of the eyes, there will be war. I have that phrase tattooed on my body. I have that thought permanently in my head. This is the attitude and philosophy that I try to put myself into practice. my life, “said the striker.

“They say happiness is annoying. The happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe is much more annoying. But my will to win, my smile and the twinkle in my eyes are much bigger than that. You can’t even imagine it. I was the victim of xenophobia and racism in a single statement, but none of this started yesterday, “he continued, referring to a comment made on a Spanish television program that he cataloged as” playing the monkey during the festivities by dancing after scoring. a goal. “

Vinicius went on to assure that he uses his figure and his resources to help eradicate these racist behaviors.

“I come from a country where poverty is very great, where people do not have access to education and in many cases there is no food on the table! On and off the field. I have developed an application to help education of children in public schools without financial help from anyone. I am building a school with my name. I will do much more for education. I want the next generations to be prepared, like me, to fight against racists and xenophobes “, he said.

“I always try to be a professional and an exemplary citizen. But this doesn’t click, doesn’t trend on the Internet, nor does it motivate cowards to talk aggressively about people they don’t even know,” he continues.

Finally, Vinicius leaves a clear message.

“The script always ends with an apology and an” I have been misunderstood. “But I repeat it for you, racist: I will not stop dancing. Whether it is at the Sambodromo, the Bernabéu or anywhere. With the affection and smiles of those of whom it is. very happy, Vini Jr. #BAILAVINIJR “, he concludes.

Strong repudiation of Real Madrid, Neymar and Pele

A comment by a Spanish agent branded racist against Brazilian Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior sparked a wave of outrage on Friday, with messages of support for the player from personalities and the Brazilian Football Confederation.

Pedro Bravo, president of the Spanish Association of Football Agents (AEAF), sparked controversy by criticizing the celebrations of Vinicius, who usually dances on the pitch after scoring goals, on Thursday on the Chiringuito Show de España television program.

Bravo said that the Canarinha player must “respect the opponent” and that “if he wants to dance the samba” he must do it in Brazil: “You must respect your fellow professionals and stop being a monkey”.

The use of the word mono has been interpreted as a racist message, repeating an insult that black players, such as Vinicius, are often victims of in football stadiums.

Brazilian star Pele reacted with a message on his networks in which he assured that “although racism still exists, we will not allow this to stop us from continuing to smile”.

“We will continue to fight racism in this way: fighting for our right to be happy,” said the “King”.

PSG striker Neymar Jr. shared a photo dancing with his teammate Vinicius.

“DANCE, WINES JR”, wrote Neymar on Twitter.

The Brazilian Football Confederation shared a short note on Instagram in which it assured that it was “in solidarity” with Vinicius, “the target of racist statements”.

For its part, Real Madrid “rejects any kind of racist and xenophobic expression and behavior,” the club said in a statement, in which it claimed it had instructed its legal services to “take legal action” against anyone who uttered racist expressions against his athletes.

Xavi, the Barcelona manager, defended that “everyone should celebrate their goals as they wish”, “but without being disrespectful”.

Amid protests, Bravo apologized.

“I want to clarify that the expression ‘do the monkey’ that I misused to qualify the celebratory dance that I did metaphorically (‘do stupid things’),” he said in a tweet.

“Since my intention was not to offend anyone, I sincerely apologize,” he added.