Vinícius message to Yamal on racism: backing and a call for unity | OneFootball

The Brazilian addressed the insults suffered by Barcelona’s young player and stressed the need to keep up the fight against discrimination in football.

Vinícius Júnior spoke about the racist incidents Lamine Yamal suffered in recent days and publicly voiced his support. The Real Madrid player spoke ahead of the clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and put rivalry aside to back the Barcelona footballer.

Yamal had reported Islamophobic chants during the match between Spain and Egypt, in the latest FIFA international window, and also in the game between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. In that context, Vinícius praised the youngster’s decision to speak out about what happened. “Racism is a complicated issue. Hopefully we can keep up this fight. It’s good that Lamine is speaking out, and that can help others,” he said.

The Brazilian, who on several occasions has reported similar situations, also highlighted the role of footballers in these kinds of conflicts. “We are famous, we have money, but poor Black people surely have even more difficulties. We have to stand together; we players have a lot of power,” he stated.

Lastly, he insisted on the need to keep pressing the issue. “I’m not saying that Spain, Germany or Portugal are racist countries, but there are racists, yes. We have to keep up this fight together so these things stop happening,” he concluded.

Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich this Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

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