Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues has expressed his support for Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward was subjected to racist abuse again in LaLiga.
Images showed a Sevilla fan making a racist gesture towards Vinícius in the 86th minute of Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Sevilla on Saturday.
“It is shocking to see acts of racism against Vinícius Júnior again,” Rodrigues said in a statement published by the CBF.
“Racism is a crime and must always be fought. It is regrettable that we still see actions like this. I am Black and I know the pain he [Vinicius] feels in every racist attitude from fans. I will always show solidarity with the victims of racism. We cannot normalise this. My voice will always be heard to curb such brutal attitudes.”
Brazil international Vinícius, 23, has been repeatedly targeted with racial slurs from opposition supporters. He gave evidence earlier this month in the trial of three Valencia fans accused of racially abusing him during a league game in May.
Vinícius said earlier this year that “racism is normal in LaLiga and that opponents encourage it.”
