'I have to keep fighting': Vinícius Júnior breaks down in tears discussing racism

Brazil's Vinícius Júnior wept after being asked about the racism he has faced while playing for Real Madrid.
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The 23-year-old, who moved to the Bernabéu in 2018, has been the victim of racist abuse on several occasions while playing for Los Blancos. 'I'm sorry. I just want to play football,' the forward said as he broke down in tears, adding: 'I just want to do whatever I can for my club and for my family'.
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#ViníciusJúnior #Racism #RacismInFootball

[@philiq18]

It's clear he's been carrying a lot. It's hard to keep your composure in those moments when you have so many raw emotions behind it. All the best to him.

[@rg1924]

🦍

[@ArielP872]

​@@rg1924?

[@subtopewpewpie]

​@@rg1924Loser

[@wesleyhaight8791]

As a liverpool fan, we are with you all day everyday brother! Bunch of cowards, life is much bigger than football! Respect you forever and always!

[@moheganforfreedom4265]

Diverpool ignored Evra for 9 years after the Suarez racism 😂😂😂😂

[@Deathmare235]

@@moheganforfreedom4265Suarez is a living legend, atletico are just some b tier club and cause they have Madrid in their name their fans think they can act all high and mighty

[@charismaticadventurer8448]

Vini jr will never walk alone. The racists should be imprisoned

[@gaferknife]

having haters being racist towards you makes you special. it makes you aware of what you have become.

[@AntonJoaquin]

Racism is a sign of weakness, they are not worth your tears brother keep shining! From a Barça fan

[@Liij695]

It’s not a sign of weakness as you haven’t been in his shoes or millions shoes and you’d never feel it

[@CaptainQuoll]

@@Liij695racism is a sign of weakness, is what he said. He never said vini is weak

[@mayuridatealive3615]

Vinicius : racist is everywhere No racist stadium and enemy players Vinicius : they are recist becuse YES

[@meiky88]

​​@@Liij695 If you can't read, I'd leave it with commenting

[@TSG0195]

Amen

[@arwienramautarsing3709]

Stay strong bro. Very primitive reaction from the so called fans. Let's kick racism out of football.

[@mustafaboss3396]

100%

[@tiagolopes2591]

200%!

[@Kazemilover-12345]

Vinicius junior nariz grande origem african nao brazil

[@tiagolopes2591]

@@Kazemilover-12345 e então qual é a diferença? Racismo é Racismo venhas de Brazil ou África

[@Kazemilover-12345]

@@tiagolopes2591 bro im not a racist, what is the racist part saying he is an african not a brazilian. Its true. Its facts.

[@hoss6491]

All human are equal on our earth - and more kindness to each other please.

[@andreihiris6670]

u think so???????😂😂

[@sneakytacos773]

@@andreihiris6670we don’t think so we know so, all the same flesh and bones

[@mustafaboss3396]

@@andreihiris6670 our DNA may not be equal but our souls are.

[@robbiewizz658]

@@andreihiris6670your obviously not . No one knows you mate 😂😂😂even less love you

[@rezlaso2742]

@@andreihiris6670we all bleed so, yeah i think so…

[@theadventuresofnekosnowbal7285]

Fans who engage in racist behaviour should be blacklisted in all football competitions.

[@mustafaboss3396]

100% and publicly shamed

[@yellow_x522]

ya right, i'm sure Vinicius is just a weakling who doesn't knw how to handle a few insults. If he wants to leave, he can go back to Brazil.

[@theadventuresofnekosnowbal7285]

@@yellow_x522 Nah man, it's not about being a weakling or not. Racist chants are not on. They have nothing to do with our beautiful game of football.

[@arfenmalik1717]

​@yellow_x522 He needs to speak to Romario, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho n Rivaldo on how they handled rac!sm from opposing fans These legends played in different countries around Europe and they won the worldcup in Asia/America. They inflicted many defeats on opposing fans n they must have received cruel insults but somehow they delt with it all n now they r eternal legends

[@MilkmanThegamer-zp8ph]

@@yellow_x522found the racist 😂

[@CirhaMhlantla]

As a Liverpool fan , YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE Vini ❤❤

[@moheganforfreedom4265]

😮 Remember how Diverpool ignored Evra for 9 years after the Suarez racism 😂😂😂😂

[@Kazemilover-12345]

Vinicius junior nariz grande origem african nao brazil

[@thedrip4921]

Lay off he’s coming Arsenal if he want to play in PL in future 😎

[@vguardado14]

I’m a Real Madrid fan thank you brother

[@souf_ryu]

People of morocco stand with you, you are not alone and we support you no matter what

[@samuelrigaud6595]

You call him abeed

[@Liij695]

Again you doing is that’s a Minority stop the generalisation

[@fallsplatinum]

🇲🇦

[@ayoubzahiri1918]

bro i'm moroccan i literally saw black moroccan kids insulting him when he came to marrakech playing football with kids calling him '3ezzi' wich is moroccan way of saying 'N' word it makes no sense

[@visdaenzo__]

As a barca fan its still heartbreaking to see a very talented player cried like this. I still respect Vini despite playing for my club rival.

[@Football.729]

Thanks for caring

[@AB-hu2uw]

*cry

[@samuelkim3303]

Vinisius!!! Don't get hurt by those lunatics! We stand with you from Korea!!

[@Football.729]

Thanks for caring

[@den-zellmusic6309]

❤

[@Tae96]

Vini is one of the toughest fighters. I hate to see him cry. It breaks my heart into pieces. 💔 Keep going Vini. We've got your back.

[@nonasmouny267]

Broke my heart watching this video. Stay strong brother.

[@Tony-lf5rv]

People of DR Congo stand with you man!

[@salanderlisbeth4319]

❤ 🇧🇷👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@user-cn1gk5qx5x]

Huge respect to VINICIUS. What a man what a warrior what mentality

[@mobyelias2342]

We love you Vini.. From India.. In 2017, when the U-17 World Cup was here, I hoped to see you.. But you were not released by your club and didn't participate. Finally, in 2022, I saw you in the flesh playing for Brazil against Serbia in the Fifa WC.. A memory to cherish.. Stay strong, the majority are with you.. Just ignore the haters.. Your best is yet to come.. Both for club and country..

[@TheRealTruth533]

It's disgraceful that European soccer clubs and leagues don't really care to address the racism that happens at their events. Spain , Italy, etc are a disgrace.

[@PrimeXHibbu]

Vini doesn’t deserve this type of hate 🥺❤️💪🏽🇧🇷

[@breiddymendez2189]

Stay strong Vini ❤

[@ViniJRFan720]

Vinicius is The Best

[@shauryabhandari777]

We all know what vini has been going through, we all are with you vini. Stay Strong ❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@hannible011]

I saw Real Madrid once here in Florida. Vini you weren’t playing at that time yet. Ronaldo had just left 💔 everyone was so happy to see Madrid. You have the support of so many people around the world, we can’t wait to see you play with madrid here in the states! I’ll be wearing your jersey that day 💪🏽 Muito Respeto 🫡

[@user-gm5tr7gx9p]

Keep your head high we support you and love you

[@La25042]

hes a cheater

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

He is a black princess

[@Gx7hd]

Stay Strong Vini. NO RACISM

[@zlatan1brahimovic11]

He’s not strong, he already gave into the racist fans. Matter of fact he’s just looking for a reason to be angry. Crybaby

[@charismaticadventurer8448]

@@zlatan1brahimovic11this is serious, this is disgusting behavior. You would cry as well

[@zlatan1brahimovic11]

@@charismaticadventurer8448 If he was crying for the right reason it would be justified, except he is not. He didn’t cry because of the sins of the racial perpetrators, he cried because he wants to be a victim

[@Gx7hd]

​@@zlatan1brahimovic11cry more varca fan

[@ArielP872]

​@@zlatan1brahimovic11He cries because he is tired of being strong

[@City_fan_guy2223]

Vini you are the best! KEEP FIGHTING AND DON'T CARE ABOUT RACISM!❤️❤️❤️

[@herchellejacobs7458]

Breaks my heart bro you will never understand what he feel unless you yourself experience racism we with you vini

[@sandiletwala3001]

As a City fan, I support you and your battle. It'll be alright in the end. Keep fighting and keep doing what you love 💙

[@darrenlee307]

Wonderful footballer no need for racism in football especially directed at this man who is totally humble and down to earth blessing to have Vini amongst us

[@user-lo7pg2lw4d]

Eres más que un chingón Veni!! Hechale ganas y nuestro respeto para ti te conforte! Dale!

[@vincentkumar6225]

Can’t help but just cry watching this at this day and age ❤️

[@BlackRidgeProperties]

The abuse he receives is disgusting. An absolutely world-class role model and player, wearing his heart on his sleeve. This is the result of racism, and how it can effect even the likes of an international super star. Those involved should be ashamed.

[@Agrosheep1]

"role model" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexflame9383]

He asks for it, though i do not approve of what the fans do

[@subtopewpewpie]

Europeans showing their true colours

[@charlyebule2133]

I condemn racism with all the energy, racism must stop. We all human being with different colours From DR Congo 🇨🇩🇨🇩 we stand with you Vini, stay strong Halla Madrid ❤

[@mqzdelsym7347]

Why force something to other cultures? Just stay on your side and we will be fine

[@floyd211]

who’s here after his behaviour in match with bayern?

[@damir4548]

It just shows everyone has emotions. Such an amazing player, one of the best, congrats to everything you achived! Don't let some nolife Aholes disturb you'r peace 💪😎

[@rufdymond]

It’s not as simple as that…….

[@aleenagraice7365]

He wouldn't have burst out if it's wasn't too hard for him.. Don't give up Vini.. ❤

[@zainkanji38]

That pause of holding back tears just hurt me to my core

[@zlatan1brahimovic11]

He is looking for a reason to be angry. He’s being a pathetic baby. The only way to defeat racism is to not let it control you or your emotions.

[@swadey]

Jealous of ur skills keep fighting love watching you play F..k the haters

[@marceloacervoituano4649]

O dia que o Real Madrid se retirar de campo quando o Vinícius estiver sendo ofendido, aí terei uma ponta de esperança de que de fato os espanhóis querem mudanças.

[@serialtrail-runner]

bem isso!!!

[@eddiesantos4978]

Melhor acabar com o futebol logo então. Impossível controlar a boca de 50-100 mil pessoas num estádio. Típico post virtue signaling.

[@eddiesantos4978]

Olhem como eu sou virtuoso, apoio que se bagunce e inviabilize todo o futebol só para mostrar o tamanho da minha virtude.

[@ChipOsorio]

We stand with you, Vinny...Mozambique is on your side!

[@solomonduku2391]

I feel you bro keep up the fight stay strong soldier

[@haudeamerican6959]

Vini - we love you bro.

[@17Sii]

I'm a black guy as him and my friends called me blacky, kala , Anyak etc etc but I just move on with a positive mindset and I'm indeed proud to be black Indian... No need to be shy/cry especially a top player like him

[@equilibriumculture-everyth4000]

The whole Moroccan people are with you veny

[@danielbaetens1587]

Stay strong vini from a Liverpool fan

[@GoooObama08]

Bless Him. Keep your head up and let your football do the talking Vini.

[@mariorodriguespereira5245]

My utmost support & respect to VJ..stay strong bro! From a culer.

[@janaelsaid1]

you’re perfect vini loveu for 🇪🇬

[@sparkahmed8569]

As a Barca fan I'm feeling bad about Vini. This has to stop why no one is taking action regarding it. I mean is this the beautiful game?? I don't think so. I just want to say that we all are with you Vini❤❤,Don't stop keep fighting💪💪

[@elcortez5434]

Don't worry one day it will stop

[@Football.729]

Thanks for caring

[@salanabdi1556]

Very very saddening me to see this.

[@thedrip4921]

I wish Vinicius the shield of racist abuse. Vini they do it because you’re an incredible player, no.1 winger in the world for me

[@Tokelanddiaries]

This made me cry too

[@marioulises5978]

Broo footballers these days are as soft as they have ever been. Not only on the picth but mentality as well. Pele used to be yelled at called so many worst things. You lnow what pele would do keep playing. Keep making magical momnets and making his opponents pay on the fields. There truly is levels to this sport.

[@carloscastro3178]

Respect for Vinicius

[@empraapple-tonvevo3325]

Here at your home Africa we love u more Vini❤

[@JP-xt3gp]

Wiping his tears wearing a gold AP is just funny af😂

[@Region_EditZ_]

Vini jr the 🐐 stay strong ❤

[@IzereAngedivine8]

Keep fighting we are with you ❤

[@jmusicks972]

This people are disgusting keep your head up brother i feel you, i understand your struggle stay blesse this is a lot for him and his letting it all out

[@user-pl7ku9hz8i]

I❤you, i❤️you. I❤️you so much vini😘😘😘from Kerala india

[@HITKURL001]

We with you vinc junior ❤ Love from India

[@edwardalexander5810]

Heads up vini ! Youre the best winger in the world !!🫡

[@Dhairya.Agarwal.Siuuuu]

Respect

[@badcomputer9602]

keep showing your class my brother ❤

[@fpineros9189]

Spain and Italy have some of the most racist fans in the world

[@FierDetrefrancais1]

Yet Black players continue going there because they surely love the money 💰🤑 then they cry out racism. Everything in life is a choice.

[@TheMarcusErvin]

@@FierDetrefrancais1the point is that they shouldn’t have to deal with that just get make great money that they’ve earned

[@FierDetrefrancais1]

@@TheMarcusErvin Racism is all over the world it doesn't discriminate rich people.

[@Bleso...]

​@@FierDetrefrancais1and why do people choose to be racist there?

[@FierDetrefrancais1]

@@Bleso... It's just the way they were raised and they are not used to see black people.

[@SchwabingklingelCesaire-jv4kp]

Strength to you my vini. My favorite footballer

[@BlackCattt_]

Vinicius jr "always against me" moments

[@nhandapereira4821]

Malditos conseguiram acabar com o sorriso dele como pode aff😢

[@lolithambon62]

We are with you Vinicius, we love you❤❤❤❤

[@bboy6surme]

Lets go Vini we love you Hala madrid Bora la❤

[@leonlutfiu7181]

stay strong bro 💪

[@Unprofessional4U]

There is power In divison but there is truth within unity - the truth will set you free.

[@eugeneho1471]

I would have been deceived if I didn't see his behaviour in the games, such a ' victim'

[@zack7438]

Keep your head up Vini, what you are doing matters. I saw a kid here in a rural village in Kenya with a Vini JR 7 shirt. The people who are mean to you will never attain a fraction of the impact you have made around the world.

[@21kHzBANK21kHZ]

People of America stand with you brother! Forget the cavecrawlers, continue to dominate!

[@brunolimamaia]

Go premier league vini!!!

[@hlulanithetsongaprince]

We should not be dealing with racism in 2024 and here we are still dealing with racism. Sometimes I wonder the same people who are contributing to racism still want to go to Heaven WOW.

[@Gorilla6897]

I just want to play hit hard🥺

[@Mallan_]

Sometimes I see him as petulant but this interview revealed that he is going through a lot. May you be healed, Vini. May the racists be shamed and banned from football grounds.

[@kiirdengngor3054]

We love you Vini !!

[@hoseapatrick2435]

When you care, "they talk more" when you don't care, "they leave you alone " When Messi is around, "they chant Ronaldo." When Ronaldo is around, "they chant Messi" ALL THAT FOR THE ATTENTION. Stay strong my brother.

[@user-gc9ph5gd2k]

Stay strong vini

[@zanfear]

In all the major tournaments that I've watched on TV, they always do their anti-racism remarks later in the tournament. Is it all for show? If the Federations really cared about dismantling racism, play needs to be suspended and all these a-holes need to be ejected from the stadium and then arrested (to make a point AND to not wait around to attack people afterwards).

[@efremsamuel9087]

Stay strong Vini

[@souravmandal5514]

Man's a legend

[@angosommekonen9345]

Keep going bro.

[@pteranodon6612]

Crying on camera will give the bullies even more motivation. They keep saying "racism" but when you get to the root of it, they're just bullying him. It's cowardly because they know they can attack without getting attacked themselves. They hide among the crowd.

[@alj2301]

Spoken like someone who knows absolutely nothing about racism!

[@qtr_hr7k]

respect to whoever started the clapping true legend

[@beevee24]

“One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.” -Franklin Thomas

[@erwinschimmel9885]

Let everyone follow there dream, no matter who you are, where you came from or color you have. Everyone deserves the same chance to become who you want to be.

[@lachlangene]

Don’t worry vini, we are by your side, Hala Vinicius!

[@ashraftarabishi2319]

He is so hurt inside. Racism really hurts. And as much Europe has changed and moved forward and many people are lovely, but it is still full of racism from Germany to France to Spain to England.

[@Kira9471]

Vinicius ❤❤❤

[@arifsharif5959]

Stay goateed the real Goat is you ❤️‍🩹❤️

[@nabeelma4115]

Don’t cry vinicius World people your back support you first you play

[@Adrianbautista1318]

Vini doesn’t deserve this

[@LukasKoog]

Vinicius je bent een legend❤

[@StefanLauen]

Das ist kein Rassismus, er ist einfach ein schlechter Mensch

[@ayantu9589]

THE GOAT 🤩🤩 from 🇪🇹

[@ffuentes900]

Fuerzas Vini estamos contigo

[@Football.729]

This hurt me a lot

[@vooklll]

I only hate u for destroying my club all the time, but besides that no hate towards u we are with u vini ✊✊