Barcelona star Raphinha has spoken out in support of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, expressing empathy for his Brazilian teammate’s experiences with racism in football. Raphinha acknowledged the emotional toll that racist chants and discrimination have taken on Vinicius, who is known for his joyful personality but becomes serious on the issue of racism.
“I understand when Vinicius Jr is sad about the racist chants. This kind of thing pushes people to the limit,” Raphinha said. “Vini is always happy, always joking… but the only topic making him serious is racism. I can understand Vini.”
Raphinha’s comments highlight the unity among players in confronting racism and the need for continued efforts to eliminate discrimination from the game. His words underscore the importance of addressing these issues to protect and support players like Vinicius Jr.
