Vini Jr picks symbolic Flamengo date to unveil anti-racism project | OneFootball

Vini Jr made his Flamengo debut on May 13, 2017

May 13 has just become even more special for Vini Jr. That’s because, nine years ago, the forward played his first match for the senior team of Flamengo. So, this Thursday (13), the star announced the founding of a law firm focused on crimes of racism in Brazil.

“The truth is that freedom has not reached everyone. Racism still imprisons, still hurts, still silences. And through small gestures, I try to help. And that is why May 13 has also become a commitment. Those who suffer racism cannot fight alone,” said Vini Jr. in a caption posted on Instagram.

Where is the law firm located?

The initiative is part of the Vini Jr Institute project, which has existed since 2021 and has units in Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia, Sergipe, and Rio Grande do Sul. Therefore, the centers that previously focused on sports and education will now also work against racial prejudice.

What else happened on May 13?

Besides his debut in the Sacred Jersey, the date also refers to the day the former Flamengo player signed with Real Madrid (ESP), the club he still plays for today. In addition, May 13 marks the abolition of slavery in Brazil in 1888.

What is Vini’s connection to the fight against racism?

Vinicius Junior has become a symbol of the anti-racism fight in sports. That is because the player has suffered countless cases of racial abuse in sports, especially in Spain, but he has never bowed his head. The athlete inspired the Vini Jr Law, which punishes offenders who commit racist acts.

How is Flamengo doing without Vini Jr?

While Vini Jr. starts new projects, Flamengo faces Vitória this Thursday (14). The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão, in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

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