Unfortunately, racism has been a frequent topic at Real Madrid press conferences this season. On Friday, Vinicius Junior was once again subjected to racial abuse in the form of monkey chants against Real Valladolid.
The Real Madrid forward has been the victim of several incidents this season, most notably against Atletico Madrid. However little to no action has been taken against the people involved or the clubs.
Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to Cacereno on Tuesday Carlo Ancelotti maintained his previous line on the matter – he did not want to get involved. The Italian told the press that he had not talked with Vinicius about it.
“I don’t have these talks, this is very clear. I’m not talking about a topic that doesn’t have to exist, racism and xenophobia. Focusing on it with Vini would be a mistake because it’s a problem of society that doesn’t have to exist. For me, there has to be zero tolerance on this issue.”
A second time it was put to him though, with the angle being more about the wider lack of action taken by either La Liga or even the police.
“I’m not going into this topic. As I said, it’s not a problem of the league but a general and cultural one. For me, society doesn’t have the education it needs to have. I won’t focus on Vinicius, the league or the sanctions. You have to think about something bigger. Racism and xenophobia are very serious issues.”
To a certain extent, Ancelotti has a valid point that these issues long-term will only be solved by education and a changing of attitudes.
Whether that means these incidents should go unpunished is another matter. There seems to be little appetite for any action at all, with the sum total so far being the suspension of three fans’ memberships at Atletico Madrid. This seems a ridiculous precedent to set for a workplace, where in an office, much more serious action would be taken if Vinicius had suffered even a slither of what he has been forced to endure so far.
Condilmotz
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Barka ya ykk
suaabcmr
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Zeyaiklosy
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The Spanish society is Racist even most parts of Europe . they claim to be educated but are backwards still
baabclmos
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something is missing here you guys should have come sense have you forgotten he is an Italian no Italian love black if he do love black then he is not a TRUE Italian trust the process
18597076(deleted)
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Because you're white that's why you don't support your player useless couch old man
Lol oh how simple. I’m sure that what it is. It’s gotta be right? I mean How can such flawless logic be wrong ?
18597076(deleted)
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He's not a good Coach he's supposed to defend his players
He’s supposed to manage the club and win matches. Not fight a topic of Racism.
Hekabdmnrt
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Real Madrid should get rid of this old man, if you can't depend your players, then you don't deserve to be at Real Madrid.
Toubmopst
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Because you're white that's why you don't support your player useless couch old man
Toubmopst
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useless couch you're supposed to support your players old man come on man
Lotbdiruy
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ancellot is not serious and has no point. Racism is not entertained at all cost and has to speak AGAINST it, not that he does not want to speak against no, He should show his stand. Otherwise he is happy with it. "This is more of culture or attitude and people have to be educated" that's nonsense. He should condemn it in its totality not smear with hypocritical word saying "l don't want to talk about it" thats rubbish of him
yenaenst
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He's not a good Coach he's supposed to defend his players
didanoprz
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so most Spaniard's are racists
LeonBenhard
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Ancelotti is a confused man,
As a Coach players are like your kids and is your duty as a Coach to defend them and be on their side, when it happen first he said he can't get involved he is not his father
Din316
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Ancelotti is a confused man,
how??? he is right, racism is not some that can be changed one time, you can take harsh measures right now but for long term people have to be educated.
LeonBenhard
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Ancelotti is a confused man,