The Spanish government assured this Monday that it would not “spread” incidents of racism like the one suffered by Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid in Sunday’s game in Valencia.
“These incidents are unacceptable and absolutely deserving of condemnation, not only in sports but also in a country like Spain, a welcoming country that makes diversity its flag. The xenophobia shown by some energetic people is a disgrace to us as a society,” said the Minister for Foreigners. , Jose Manuel Albarez at a press conference in Brussels.
According to Albarez, “there will be no doubt or any cover on the part of the Spanish government for any attitude of racism, intolerance or rejection of pluralism.”
Albarez’s statements came after the Brazilian government issued a statement in the case of Vinicius Junior, in which it “deeply regrets that effective measures have not yet been taken to prevent and prevent the recurrence of these acts of racism.”
In the same communiqué of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Racial Equality, Justice and Public Security, Sports and Human Rights, the Brazilian government “calls on the Spanish government and sports authorities to take the necessary measures to punish the perpetrators and prevent the recurrence of crimes.” these acts” and “also calls on FIFA, the Spanish Federation and the League to take appropriate action.”
According to Brazilian media reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should call the Spanish Ambassador to Brazil, Maria del Mar Fernandez Palacios, to explain a new case of racism suffered by a Real Madrid footballer.
Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior was once again the target of racist abuse from fans on Sunday, prompting reactions from various quarters, including Brazilian President Lulu da Silva and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino.
Vinicius, 22, has been the target of several racist slurs in recent months, and in late January, the player became the protagonist of an episode that resulted in the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sending a letter to the government. football organizations (FIFA, UEFA and CONMEBOL) calling for specific measures to punish and raise awareness of racist behavior.
On Sunday, Vinicius, who was sent off after attacking opponents Valencia right at the end of the match (90 + 7), in which the Merengue lost 1-0, criticized the Spanish league and fans in a message published on social media.
“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 filed a complaint with the prosecutor’s office “for crimes of hate and discrimination” against Canarinho, and the Valencian prosecutor’s office today announced the opening of an investigation into racist insults against Vinicius Junior. game of the 35th round of the NOS League of the th round of the Spanish League.
According to the prosecutor’s office of Valencia, this is an “alleged hate crime.”
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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