BARCELONA: Vinicius Junior complained on Sunday (Jun 18) about an alleged racist act by stadium security aimed at one of his staff before the friendly between Brazil and Guinea in Barcelona. The Selecao w
in the 4-1 victory at Espanyol's stadium on Saturday night, to protest against racial discrimination after Real Madrid winger Vinicius had been abused by Valencia fans, provoking global outrage in May. It was one of several incidents in which Vinicius was racially abused in Spain.
During a search at the entrance to the stadium, a security guard allegedly abused Vinicius' friend and advisor, Felipe Silveira, 27. Footage broadcast by Brazilian channel SporTV shows heated exchanges between the player's friends and staff at the stadium.The Brazilian football federation said they had taken action as soon as it became aware of the complaint and called on the police and match organisers to"give their full support and protection to yet another victim of racism, a crime that must be fought vehemently and relentlessly".
The Brazilian Football Confederation was behind the gesture accompanied by the slogan of"Com racismo nao tem jogo" .
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