After meeting with Infantino, Vini Jr takes a position in anti-racist struggle

This Thursday, the 15th, vinicius jr spoke directly from barcelonacity where the Brazilian Team is concentrated for the next friendlies. The player’s statement came after a meeting with Gianni Infantino It is Ednaldo Rodriguespresidents of fifa and the CBF, respectively. In the speech, the striker took a leading role in the fight against racism in football.

At first, the Brazilian made a point of thanking and saluting all his teammates, clubs and others who supported him after the regrettable episode against Valence. “I come here to thank everyone who has been with me since the episode that happened in the last game against Valencia (…) ”, he said.

Afterwards, Vini spoke about the importance of having a strong image in the fight against racism, something he is willing to do. “It was necessary to have someone to stand firm and increasingly decrease (racism). I want to stand up for young people and all the people who suffer don’t have the same voice as me.”said the Brazilian.

The Brazilian striker cited the Flamengo in his statement, saying that the club helped him, as well as his family, to learn to deal with all the pressure he had from the base categories, in addition to the unfortunate and repeated cases of racism. “I have always worked in silence, today I have the strength to fight for a very important matter”said the Real striker Madrid.

In addition, he was very happy with the support he has been receiving from the Brazilian people. “I once gave an interview saying that I wanted all Brazilians to cheer for me, I think I’m getting closer and closer to that. I see everyone on the internet wishing me luck in football and abroad, people from other circles who didn’t follow me and started to follow”said Vini Jr.