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After the big slap received by Real Madrid against FC Barcelona (4-0) last week, Vinicius Jr had to follow up with a terrible disappointment during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Given favorite by a large number of observers, the Brazilian did not obtain the prestigious award. It’s all the harder as he is often the target of racist chants in the stands on the pitches of Spain, a real scourge. His compatriot Raphinha, who plays for Barça, wanted to send him a message.
Vinicius Jr is going through complicated times Real Madrid. Beyond the results and the ceremony Ballon d’Orthe Brazilian is too often the victim of racism on the pitch. The 24-year-old attacker is speaking out more and more about this scourge which is not going away. But he can find valuable allies even among his Barcelona rivals for this fight since Raphinhawho is also his compatriot, spoke about these problems.
“I understand Vinicius”
Scorer during Clasico from last week, Raphinha did a lot of harm to Real Madrid in concluding this terrible evening. The left winger, teammate of Vinicius Jr with the Selectionis close to the one who was announced as winner of the Ballon d’Or. “I understand that Vinicius Jr is sad because of the racist chants. This kind of thing pushes people to the limit. Vini is always happy, always joking… but the only subject that makes him serious is racism. I can understand Vini” he declared for The Country.
A difficult time
Present at Real Madrid since 2018, Vinicius Jr proved himself to be one of the best players in the world. Do not receive the Ballon d’Or after such a season must have affected him. But he does not want to let himself be defeated as evidenced by his first reactions after the ceremony.
