The Brazilian government confirmed this Monday that it “rejects in the strongest possible terms the racist attacks that Brazilian athlete Vinicius Junior has suffered on numerous occasions in Spain” and must summon the European country’s ambassador to review the case.
“Given the seriousness of the facts and the occurrence of another unacceptable episode in yesterday’s game in this country [Espanha]The Brazilian government deeply regrets that no effective measures have been taken so far to prevent and prevent the recurrence of these acts of racism,” reads the joint communiqué of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Racial Equality, Justice and Public Security, Sports and Human Rights.
In the same statement, the South American government added that it “calls on the Spanish government and sports authorities to take the necessary measures to punish those responsible and prevent a recurrence of these acts. It also appeals to FIFA, the Spanish Federation and the League to take appropriate action.”
The Brazilian Executive Director also stated that he is working in partnership with the Spanish government to curb and suppress racist acts and promote a policy of racial equality, as well as share knowledge and best practices to increase access to sport for people of African descent and immigrants with a deep intolerance. everyone and any discriminatory practices.
On Monday, Brazilian media reported that the Foreign Ministry is to summon Spain’s Ambassador to Brazil, Maria del Mar Fernández Palacios, to give an explanation following a new case of racism suffered by a player playing for Real Madrid. times with racist slurs in stadiums in Spain.
On Sunday, the Spanish embassy in Brazil said via Twitter that it “strongly condemns the racist manifestations and attitudes and expresses its full solidarity with the player for the intolerable and cowardly attacks suffered” that day, “which in no way reflect the anti-racist positions of the absolute majority population of Spain.
A new racist attack against Vinicius Junior by supporters in stadiums in Spain has already been condemned by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in statements on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Sunday.
“It is not fair that a poor young man who has won in life and is becoming one of the best footballers should suffer such attacks,” said Lula da Silva, stressing that “we cannot allow fascism and racism to take over football.” and stadiums.
After the fallout from the case, which was initially treated as a separate incident, although footage shows dozens of Valencia fans collectively calling a black Brazilian footballer a monkey before kick-off, Spanish justice has launched an investigation.
According to the Valencia prosecutor’s office, this is an “alleged hate crime”, which was also recorded in photographs taken by fans at the stadium.
Vinicius Junior, 22, has been the target of several racist slurs in recent months, and at the end of January, the player became the protagonist of an episode that led the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to send a letter to the organizations that govern football (FIFA, UEFA and Conmebol) to request specific measures to punish racist behavior and raise awareness of the issue.
At the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Vinicius, sent off after attacking an opponent, at the end of the match (90 + 7), in which the Merengue lost 1-0, criticized the Spanish League and fans with a message posted on social networks.
“It was not the first time, not the second and not the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the federation thinks it’s normal, and the rivals encourage it. I’m sorry about that. Cristiano and Messi today belong to the racists,” wrote the player on Twitter.
Real Madrid have also revealed that they have filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office “for hate crimes and discrimination” against the Canarinho international.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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