Vini Jr to captain Brazil in Spain anti-racism match

Vinícius Júnior will captain Brazil for the 1^st time in today’s international friendly vs. Spain, which was organized by the 2 country’s federations in response to racism suffered by the Los Blancos superstar.

Vinicius Junior will captain Brazil when they play Spain later this evening.

The 23-year-old broke down in tears at an emotional press conference on Monday after saying the racist abuse directed at him is getting worse.

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As part of the procedure, footballers will pose for the national anthems wearing a black shirt with the slogan: “One skin, one identity” written in 3 languages.

The Brazilian forward broke down in tears during a press conference yesterday when discussing the racist abuse he has sustained in the country.

“Being on the pitch is important, but the fight versus racism is even more important,” Vini Jr. shared with the reporters.

“The only thing I want is to play football and for everyone to have a normal life.”

Repeated racist abuse versus the Real Madrid Brazilian superstar has started a heated debate in Spain about tolerance against racists.

The authorities in Spain claimed that they would do everything to combat any type of discrimination.