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Even when he is not playing, Vinicius Jr is the victim of racist insults. This was the case on Wednesday evening, on the sidelines of the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League between Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan.
Real Madrid took a break this week in the Champions League. Guaranteed to play in the quarter-finals after the draw last Wednesday against Leipzig (1-1), the Merengues were able to calmly follow the end of the round of 16 and the qualification of two other Spanish clubs: FC Barcelona, scorer of Naples (3- 1), and Atlético, overcoming Inter Milan (2-1, 3 tab 2).
But for Vinicius Jr, these days without competition have not been easy on the nerves. The Brazilian striker was indeed targeted by new racist insults on the sidelines of the Colchoneros’ victory. Before the match, supporters of the White House’s great rival were filmed singing “alé, alé, alé, Vinicius chimpanzee” in front of the Metropolitano stadium.
Vinicius calls on UEFA
The video, relayed on social networks, reached the Auriverde international, who did not fail to react on X (ex-Twitter) by mentioning the accounts of the Champions League and UEFA, which manages the competition. “I hope you have already thought about their punishmenthe posted. It’s a sad reality that happens even during matches where I’m not present! »
In La Liga, like this season in Seville and Barcelona or last year in Valencia, Vini Jr is often targeted by opposing fans for his skin color. And in Madrid either, the Real star is not spared. In June 2023, four Atlético supporters were banned from stadiums for two years for hanging a mannequin bearing their image from a bridge in the Spanish capital.
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