The Real Madrid player sparked a strong reaction in Spain today, following his comments on Radio Marca this morning.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
“If the situation regarding racism in Spain does not improve by 2030, it might be necessary to move the location of the World Cup. Because if a player does not feel comfortable in a country where he can suffer from racism, it complicates things,” Vinicius Junior said in an interview with CNN, where he addresses this social issue without filter.
The Brazilian added that although the majority of Spaniards are not racist, a small group harms the country’s image. He also said that he and his teammates would leave the pitch at the next racist incident in a stadium.
Since last night, these comments, including the suggestion of moving the World Cup, have been making the rounds in the newsrooms and have provoked various reactions. Josep Pedrerol, presenter of El Chiringuito, opened his show by commenting on the player’s statements, adding: “It’s better that I say nothing.” This morning, Radio Marca also addressed the subject with several divergent opinions.
Latigo Serrano responded by saying: “This topic does not seem to be in the air, which is why it surprises us a little. There are already legal proceedings underway regarding this issue. I support all his complaints on this subject, but it is unfair to target Spain when, as he says, it is a minority.”
Ramon Alvarez de Mon commented: “This problem is global and cannot only concern Spain. There are other reasons why the World Cup could be taken away from Spain, such as the Negreira case or the presidents of the Federation involved in legal cases. I am not minimizing racism, but it is a more general problem.”
Javi Lazaro expressed: “He takes the risk that his detractors will say that he is talking nonsense. When we talk about racism, we have to listen, because it is a serious subject that requires empathy. However, he goes too far by posing as a victim and seeking to do justice. There are things that are beyond the control of athletes. He is right in substance, but he is going too far.”
Finally, Javi Amaro added: “We have to support his convictions, but fortunately he doesn’t make the decisions. Fortunately, because otherwise we would all be penalized for a minority, which would be catastrophic. He himself recognizes that it is a minority; imagining taking the World Cup away from Spain seems exaggerated to me….CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLE>>>
