Vinicius Jr says ‘racism is normal in La Liga’ and hints at quitting after abuse
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has stated that he might have to leave the club he loves after again being the subject of racist abuse from rival supporters.
The 22-year-old Brazil international was sent off during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Valencia in La Liga after being targeted by abhorrent chants from sections of the Mestalla stadium crowd.
With Carlo Ancelotti saying that the game should've been stopped due to the 'unacceptable racist slurs' Valencia have apologised in a statement.
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Vinicius Jr had wrote: "It wasn't the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga.
"The competition thinks it's normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I'm so sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists.
"A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world.
"I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree.
"But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here."
La Liga president Javier Tebas Medrano then tweeted in regards to the incident – and suggesting that Vinicius Jr hasn't showed up for meetings.
La Liga said in a statement: "In light of the incidents that occurred during the Valencia CF – R.Madrid CF match, LaLiga have requested all available images in order to investigate what took place.
"If any hate crime is identified, LaLiga will take the appropriate legal action.
"LaLiga will investigate footage of racist insults allegedly directed at Vinicius Jr. from outside the stadium."
Before insisting that it was an isolated incident, Valencia said: "Valencia CF wish to publicly condemn insults and attacks of all kinds in football.
"The club have a firm commitment to the values of respect and sportsmanship, and reiterate our position against physical and verbal violence in stadiums.
"Thus, we are saddened by the events that occurred during the LaLiga Matchday 35 match against Real Madrid."
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