Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Jr. has evolved into one of the best wingers in the world right now. Despite his extraordinary feet, the star attacker has been the victim of racial abuse during his time in Spain. These are 5 times Vinicius Jr. had to face racism in his career:
Real Valladolid: Back in December, Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid 2-0 in La Liga. The home fans at Jose Zorrilla stadium were not impressed and went on to chant racial slurs at Vinicius while the winger was subbed off. Despite multiple appeals, La Liga did not take any action against the fans responsible.
Atletico Madrid- Vinicius Jr. does not have a good history with Atletico Madrid. The footballer was a victim of racism after a group of fans outside Wanda swore at the youngster ahead of a heated Madrid derby.
FC Barcelona- About a year ago, Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was racially insulted at Camp Nou by a home fan amidst a tense El Clasico game between the two giants. The fan reportedly insulted the Brazilian after he was subbed off during Real’s 2-1 victory over the Catalans.
Atletico Madrid- Atletico Madrid fans performed a sickening stunt after hanging a dummy of Vinicius Jr. from a bridge in Madrid. They also put up a huge poster saying “Madrid hates Real” ahead of their Copa del Rey clash today.
Vinicius Jr. was a victim of abuse at the Stamford Bridge back in 2021. The Brazilian starlet was humiliated by Chelsea fans during Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat in the UCL