Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr had received racist criticism over his dancing and so he and Rodrygo Goes rubbed salt in the wounds.

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Gabriel Jesus paid tribute to his Brazil international teammate Vinicius Jr with his dancing goal celebration for Arsenal in their Premier League victory at ...

The Brazilian Football Federation called for "dancing, dribbling and above all respect" in a statement of solidarity. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-jesus-dancing-celebration-vinicius-28020837#comments-section) How many goals will Jesus score for Arsenal this season ? The celebration was for my guy Vinicius Jnr, it needs to stop and it was for him." It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. Dani Alves commented that [Arsenal](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/arsenal-fc) striker [Gabriel Jesus](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/gabriel-jesus) dedicated [his goal celebration](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/brentford-arsenal-premier-league-highlights-28019987) against [Brentford](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/brentford-fc) to Brazil international teammate [Vinicius Junior](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/vinicius-junior) in the wake of the Real Madrid forward being targeted by racist abuse.

VINICIUS JR shone as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby.

This was the perfect response to the outside noise - while Atletico Madrid are now likely to be faced with punishment. The Brazilian had to block out the outside noise and maintain focus despite a difficult week that saw him subjected to sickening racist abuse. "I called him a s***... Atletico Madrid substitute Mario Hermoso was at the centre of the action as he pulled a goal back for the hosts. Vinicius Jr had a simple message for the critics after Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a fiercely-contested derby - tweeting: "Dance wherever you want." VINICIUS JR shone as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby.

ATLETICO MADRID fans racially abused Vinicius Jr ahead of their clash against Real Madrid.Crowds gathered outside the Wanda Metropolitano ahead of kic.

It's a real party. It's a dance. "Football is the most global sport there is and should be a model of values and coexistence.

Gabriel Jesus is among those to have urged Vinicius Jr to keep dancing, with the Arsenal striker copying the Real Madrid forward's goal celebration.

It [racist abuse] needs to stop and it was for him.” [dragged into a vile racism storm](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wont-stop-dancing-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-statement-racist-monkey-slur/blt591737cc3c587fe1) after being told to “stop playing the monkey” by a leading agent in Spain. [pic.twitter.com/9bQTs0vHd1] [September 18, 2022]

Atletico Madrid fans chanted racist abuse at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr as the team entered the stadium on Sunday night for the Madrid derby.

The club made a statement and Vinícius made a statement and I agree with those. He is doing well and working as hard as ever with the rest of the team. We haven’t discussed it because I think he already discussed it well in his statement.'

Vinicius Junior revelled in Real Madrid's derby win on Sunday evening by posting lyrics of a chant mocking city rivals Atletico Madrid over losing Champions ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) Will Real Madrid be able to continue their success in Spain and Europe this season ? That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. (and everything remains the same). The Brazilian revelled in the victory after the game by posting lyrics of a Real Madrid fan chant which mocks their Atletico counterparts. Vinicius has bagged five goals in all competitions this campaign for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) Vinicius quote tweeted Chema Calderón, who wrote in the aftermath of the match: "Perdiendo las finaaleeeeeees..." [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of racist chanting from large sections of the Atletico support prior to the game getting underway. [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) forward [Vinicius Junior](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/vinicius-junior) revelled in his side’s [derby victory against Atletico Madrid on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-28022707) by posting lyrics of a chant mocking Diego Simeone’s side.

The Brazilian winger has been subject to racially loaded abuse after he was described as a "monkey" for his celebrations on Spanish television.

There was plenty of action on the pitch to talk about, including a brilliant performance from Tchouaméni, who is proving with every small step he takes exactly why Real spent upwards of 80 million euros for him and let go of Casemiro. Vinicius was heavily involved in the second goal also, as he darted in from the left wing and hit the post before Federico Valverde slotted home to give Real a flattering 2-0 lead at half time. In the first half, Atletico pushed a high line, pressed Real for the ball, and played with intent.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was targeted with vile racist abuse in Sunday's victory at Atletico Madrid as he continued his dancing goal celebrations as ...

[ave Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-dancing-real-madrid-28024903#comments-section) What sanctions should Atletico Madrid face after footage emerged of their fans racially abusing Vinicius ? The Brazilian Football Federation called for "dancing, dribbling and above all respect" in a statement of solidarity. That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. “Of course, no fans of a home club would like to see them opposition players dance in their stadium, that is normal. Koke further contextualised his comments by adding: "If in the end he scores and decides to dance, well, it's what he wants to do. Everyone has their own way of being and of celebrating goals as they please." Speaking on Friday ahead of the game, Atleti skipper Koke had said Vinicius could expect "trouble" in the derby if he performed his trademark dancing celebration after scoring. [racial stereotypes were in place across European football](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dani-alves-racism-vinicius-junior-28015228) while [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) forward [Gabriel Jesus dedicated his goal on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-jesus-dancing-celebration-vinicius-28020837) to his Brazil teammate. Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". In both goal celebrations, Vinicius and his teammates celebrated by replicating their dancing celebration. It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used.

The two Madrid sides face each other at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night but there were unsavoury scenes in the build-up to kick-off. Outside the ground, ...

"I always try to be a professional and an exemplary citizen. "I get attacked and I don't speak up. "But my desire to win, my smile and the twinkle in my eyes are much bigger than that. That's the attitude and philosophy that I try to put into practice in my life. I was a victim of xenophobia and racism in one statement. "I have that thought permanently in my head.

The racist abuse of Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr by Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday has been denounced by La Liga.

But my will to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that.” They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. It’s a real party. It’s a dance. “The celebration was for my guy Vinicius Jr, it needs to stop and it was for him,” Jesus said after the Gunners’ victory. “They belong to Ronaldinho, Neymar, [Lucas] Paqueta, [Antoine] Griezmann, Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha…

Racist chanting from a group of Atlético Madrid fans towards Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr. was caught on camera ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday.

"Since my intention was not to offend anyone, I sincerely apologize, I'm sorry." [wrote on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1571563985631076353) [since apologized on Twitter](https://twitter.com/PedroBravoJ/status/1570596236755075073)

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was targeted with vile racist abuse in Sunday's victory at Atletico Madrid as he continued his dancing goal celebrations as ...

[ave Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-dancing-real-madrid-28024903#comments-section) What sanctions should Atletico Madrid face after footage emerged of their fans racially abusing Vinicius ? The Brazilian Football Federation called for "dancing, dribbling and above all respect" in a statement of solidarity. That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. Koke further contextualised his comments by adding: "If in the end he scores and decides to dance, well, it's what he wants to do. Speaking on Friday ahead of the game, Atleti skipper Koke had said Vinicius could expect "trouble" in the derby if he performed his trademark dancing celebration after scoring. Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey".

The Brazilian forward was subjected to vile 'monkey' chants by Atletico supporters - with one also shockingly holding up a racist doll - before the derby on ...

But my will to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that.' They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. It's a real party. It's a dance. His tweet on Friday read: 'I want to clarify that the expression 'playing the monkey' that I have misused to qualify Vinicius' goal celebration dance was done metaphorically ('doing stupid things'). Bravo has since apologised for his comments on Twitter.

La Liga will deliver a formal report to the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee and the state's anti-violence commission, denouncing the ...

“Well, the happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe, much more so. Bravo apologised, saying he used the phrase “figuratively”. “There is no place for them, not just at a sporting event but in any sphere of life,” said Martinez-Almeida.

Vinicius Junior revelled in Real Madrid's derby win on Sunday evening by posting lyrics of a chant mocking city rivals Atletico Madrid over losing Champions ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) That came after Vinicius was targeted with a [racist slur on live Spanish TV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-racism-28014739) by agent Pedro Bravo. (and everything remains the same). The Brazilian revelled in the victory after the game by posting lyrics of a Real Madrid fan chant which mocks their Atletico counterparts. Vinicius has bagged five goals in all competitions this campaign for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-dance-28025850#comments-section) Will Real Madrid be able to continue their success in Spain and Europe this season ? Bravo said during an El Chiringuito discussion of the Brazil international that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey". It has opened a discussion across Spain and further afield of the language and attitude applied towards footballers with racial undertones. Vinicius quote tweeted Chema Calderón, who wrote in the aftermath of the match: "Perdiendo las finaaleeeeeees..." [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of racist chanting from large sections of the Atletico support prior to the game getting underway. [videos emerged on social media](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-jr-28022219) of the abhorrent language used. [Real Madrid](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/real-madrid-cf) forward [Vinicius Junior](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/vinicius-junior) revelled in his side’s [derby victory against Atletico Madrid on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/vinicius-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-28022707) by posting lyrics of a chant mocking Diego Simeone’s side.

Graham Hunter joins The Football Show to react to Atletico Madrid's racist abuse of Vinicius Jr during the Madrid derby.

Hunter notes that his two daughters are his measure for how Spain is moving slowly in the right direction. Although in my experience over the last 20 years it is decreasing to hear monkey noises in a stadium. Vinicius Jr is just the latest in a long line of black players to be targeted. Football fans are not the barometer of a society. As Hunter notes, there's a wider societal problem with the majority's treatment of minorities. Carlo Ancelotti's side maintains a 100% record in the league so far this season.

LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. outside their Metropolitano ...

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La Liga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr outside their Metropolitano ...

"We work with clubs to keep our football friendly and enjoyable. "Hate speech has no place in La Liga and we always work with the clubs and the authorities to identify and bring to justice any such case." "We denounce all incidents inside and outside stadiums," a La Liga spokesperson told the BBC.