Vinicius Junior has taken to social media to address his allegation that he was racially abused by a Benfica player during Real Madrid's Champions League win in Lisbon, saying such incidents have become all too familiar.
Vinicius scored a brilliant winning goal as Madrid left the Estadio da Luz with a 1-0 lead in the play-off round, ahead of next week's second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
But the match was marred by an incident that occurred shortly after Vinicius' goal, when he became involved in an interaction with Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
Vinicius then spoke to referee Francois Letexier, who halted the match and followed UEFA's protocol for dealing with allegations of racist abuse from a player.
Real Madrid subsequently released a statement, in which they confirmed Vinicius told Letexier that he was racially abused by Prestianni.
Vinicius has since taken to Instagram to address the incident, saying: "Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts over their mouths to show how weak they are.
"But they have the protection of others who, theoretically, have an obligation to punish them. Nothing that happened today is new in my life or in my team's life.
"I received a yellow card for celebrating a goal. I still don't understand why. On the other hand, it was just a poorly executed protocol that served no purpose.
"I don't like to appear in situations like this, especially after a big win and when the headlines should be about Real Madrid, but it's necessary."
The match was stopped for 10 minutes as players and coaches from both sides became involved in confrontations, with Vinicius briefly sitting in the Madrid dugout.
More chaotic scenes followed in stoppage time, as Vinicius was struck on the arm by an object thrown from the crowd.
Vinicius has been the victim of numerous incidents of racist abuse in the past, including by members of the crowd at LaLiga games versus Atletico Madrid and Valencia.
Last year, five people were handed suspended prison sentences for abusing him during a match between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid, back in September 2022.
cazbimory
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Cunha dance as if he is surfing in Man U and he is Brazilian np but Vinny cant bias mf but fifa want to sanction kobi maino for not wearing the bulla man armband fire bin babalon
vinijrbrazil
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yes² and that is what you are
cazbimory
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Hush uh mc aint messy took out his shirt and held in up in Real Madrid stadium did you not find that disrespectful racist fuka
Dazell
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I here ur point.. But if anyone scores an stunning goal like. He or she has the opportunity to celebrate.. En he was just dancing at the left side of the corner bar.. So if lamin dance at benfica it's okay or if raphin dance it's okay.. Thts y I said in the beginning of the season.. Every needs an referee tht looks over their side, like a referee for every team to represent their complaint to fifa..
yoyadekoz
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It's a level of professionalism and antics. OK so you scored a goal - I will admit, it was a stunner - but did you really have to celebrate the way you did? The level of professionalism Vini Jr displayed is what and always has provocted the reaction from the crowd/fans and this is nothing new. I have never seen the greats Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Rivaldo or any other Brazilians demonstrate scoring goals the way you do, especially at the away grounds. Do it at The Bernabeo, but on the road show more class and respect. Don't get me wrong I'm not condoning what was alleged, there's no room for racism but I'm also not for provocation either. COYG!
pedinpuz
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Jotadistz
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As a Real Madrid fan, it's high time vinicious should focus on football instead of unnecessary distractions otherwise he should go back to Brazil. He's not the only black player presently in Real Madrid.We have so many black playing the game all over the world. Why only him all the time.
ziuacepsyz
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Star boy always prove them wrong
he deserves it sometimes
ziuacepsyz
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i have seen vini what kind of players he's.... always want to fight and annoying he deserves it sometimes
Maubcptuyz
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No good enough,not fearless can be taken down anytime,front 3 should be Rodrigo mbappe Vini
Maubcptuyz
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VINI has the potential,to do better in 1 on 1 situations,like The goat 🐐LEO,the best 10 of our generation,but his not fully using his talent on field he has drama on field almost all the times he plays,always a victim,somehow they got to be some conflict,I wish he could care less about what o who ever says wat to him,and play his best football
koebekmosy
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Star boy always prove them wrong
riwcloptuy
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