LaLiga: ‘I feel like quitting football over racism’ – Vinicius Jr

Forum 1 month ago

LaLiga: ‘I feel like quitting football over racism’ – Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has claimed racism in LaLiga is making him think of his future in football.

Vinicius couldn’t hold back the tears as he was asked about racism ahead of Brazil’s friendly with Spain.

The 23-year-old was unable to hide his emotions and called for an end to “suffering for black people.”

He said: “I just want to play football but it’s hard to move forward… I feel less and less like playing. It never crossed my mind [to leave Spain] because if I leave Spain, I give the racists exactly what they want.

“I will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more. I’m a bold player; I play for Real Madrid and we win a lot of titles and that doesn’t sit well with a lot of people.”