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Real Madrid denounces racist insult against Vinícius Júnior

AP | , Madrid
Sep 17, 2022 07:48 AM IST

The Brazilian has been the focus of a debate in Spanish sports talk shows and sports news programs about the appropriateness of him dancing when he scores goals.

Real Madrid has denounced the use of racist language to denigrate forward Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian has been the focus of a debate in Spanish sports talk shows and sports news programs about the appropriateness of him dancing when he scores goals.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal (REUTERS)
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal (REUTERS)

But Madrid was moved to issue a statement in defense of its player after a guest on a televised sports talk show reportedly said Vinícius, who is Black, should stop “doing the monkey.”

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The club said in the statement on Friday that it “rejects all types of racist and xenophobic expression and behavior in soccer, sports and life in general, such as the regrettable and unfortunate comments in recent hours directed toward our player Vinícius Júnior.”

The club added it would take legal action against anyone who used racist language against its player.

The debate regarding Vinícius’ goal celebrations was sparked after Atlético Madrid's Koke Resurrección said “there could be trouble” if the Madrid forward dances after a goal on Sunday in the Madrid derby to be played at Atlético’s stadium.

Koke appeared to make the comment in jest, but it has been widely commented on. Even Brazil star Neymar chimed in on social media by tweeting, “Dance Vini Jr.”

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