Before Sunday’s Madrid derby, hundreds of Atlético fans were heard directing racist abuse towards Vinícius.
In the pre-match build-up, the young Brazilian had to contend with a racist remark made by the president of the Spanish Association of Footballers’ Agents, Pedro Bravo, on the Spanish TV show ‘El Chiringuito’.
“If you want to dance samba, you go to the sambadrome in Brazil, here what you have to do is respect your fellow professionals and stop monkeying around,” Bravo said.
The agent has since apologised on social media and clarified that he used the expression “monkeying around” as a synonym for “fooling around”.
Before Sunday’s Madrid derby, hundreds of Atletico fans outside ground were filmed chanting, “Eres un mono, Vinícius eres un mono (You are a monkey, Vinicius you are a monkey).”
More racist chants were aimed at the Madrid forward inside the ground and were clear when Real Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo.
There was a slight pause in the game after Madrid scored as the stadium announcer asked for respect.
Neymar, Pele and Bruno Guimaraes have since come out to defend Vinícius in the wake of the controversy surrounding his dance celebrations.
Real Madrid released a statement on Friday that read: “Real Madrid C. F. condemns all types of racist and xenophobic language and behaviour in football, sport and life in general, such as the regrettable and unfortunate comments made against our player Vinicius Junior in the last few hours.
“Real Madrid would like to express its affection and support for Vinicius Junior, a player who regards football as an attitude towards life through joy, respect and sportsmanship.
“Football is the most global sport there is and should be a model of values and coexistence.
“The club has directed its legal services to take legal action against anyone who makes racist remarks towards our players.”
MohsinH47
400
Where is Uefa , fifa, Spanish Media. those fans should be fined and banned from attending any football matches for at least 3 to 5 years. . football don't need this type of fans. its a beautiful game and everyone deserves respect equally.
Holuwhapamilerin
256
DEAR VINICIUS NO MATTER how people hate you you Shall be DANCING to the NEXT LEVEL
wunabdkmty
165
That foolish apologise is not enough from the president. Such stupid statement coming from a figure like him he should be suspended from football. Vinicious we love you from Zambia 🇿🇲 Africa 🌍 ❤
Ameimessi
125
white men hates black men cos white women loves bbc more than theirs own.
JoshuaUmoren
92
Vini Jr. dancing during goal celebration should not be a problem, that has been a trend amongst Brazilian around the world. It's really sad knowing players get racially abused by fans, pundits and now even top football officials. The kneeling down before games starts has basically not made any effect. FOOTBALL GOVERNING BODY AND AUTHORITIES across the should implement strict punishments to defaulters, ranging from hefty fines, jail terms, community services, ban from football related activities or even life ban and other severe punishments. And ensure it is carried out irrespective of your status. Players should gain more protection from racist irrespective of colour. A healthy mind generates better outcome. Players phycological soundness should be of huge importance to ensure we have a peaceful and entertaining atmosphere in our games.
Roobelopt
90
If blacks are monkeys then whites are pigs. I wish I was a footballer they will see madness.
Barrista1
63
I am a monkey 🐒🐵, I don't feed from the floor like Pigs 🐖🐷
Hibackstyz
59
We're proud to be Africans
Landiefreak
57
Being racist is a character most of white European … and they are poor in history too … they should understand most of their wealth were started from plundering Africa & Asia … e.g. you may look back history of British monarchy and sees what they did and have no shame at all to use all looted treasures for their coronation … I felt so bad and disgusted seeing those ugly scene, felt sorry for our young Brit generation … what we should do is Recover Together, Recover Stronger … equal before God ..
Erickson1009
36
This is unacceptable. No room for racism
Juyackz
26
am blaming this black Africans of Ours they went to represent different countries. if they were representing their African countries they should be respected. imagine playing for their countries and they still hate you.
AbuchiObi
8
Vinicius jr your old haters will soon be your best friend so you need new haters so you will dance to the next level football ⚽⚽⚽ is your joy so do whatever thing that makes you happy