Vinicius Jr

2022 - 9 - 19

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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus pays tribute to Vinicius Jr by dancing after ... (Daily Mail)

Vinicius Jr was criticised by Spanish football agent Pedro Bravo earlier this week, who accused the 22-year-old of disrespecting Real Mallorca when he ...

Gabriel Jesus pays tribute to Brazilian team-mate Vinicius Jr by dancing following his goal against Brentford... Vinicius Jr was criticised by a football agent for dancing after scoring against Real Mallorca [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) striker [Gabriel Jesus](/sport/gabriel-jesus/index.html) paid tribute to his Brazilian team-mate Vinicius Jr by copying the [Real Madrid](/sport/teampages/real-madrid.html) forward's dance moves after scoring against [Brentford](/sport/teampages/brentford.html) on Sunday.

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Sick Atletico Madrid fans chant racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr just ... (The Sun)

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.

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Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr condemns 'racist' criticism of dancing goal ... (CNN)

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has condemned what he has described as the racist criticism he received for his dancing goal celebrations.

"On and off the field, I have developed an application to help with the education of children in public schools without financial help from anyone. "I always try to be a professional and an exemplary citizen. "But my desire to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are bigger than all of this. "They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. CBF reinforces and is in solidarity with #BailaViniJr." This is the attitude and philosophy I try to practice in my life.

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Real Madrid stars Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr dance after putting Real ... (SPORTbible)

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

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Atletico Madrid fans appear to aim racist chants at Real Madrid star ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Atletico Madrid supporters sang a disgusting racist song about Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior before the club's La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium ...

"The script always ends with an apology and "I've been misunderstood. That is the attitude and the philosophy that I try to put into practice in my life. "But my desire 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. They praise me and I don't speak either. They attack me and I don't speak. I am making a school with my name. I was a victim of xenophobia and racism in a single statement. I have that thought permanently in my head. The comments, made on late night football talk show El Chiringuito, were followed by supportive comments from the likes of Neymar and Pele and sparked a discussion about racism in Spanish society. “Real Madrid would like to express its affection and support for Vinicius Junior, a player who regards football as an attitude towards life through joy, respect and sportsmanship. In a statement on Friday, the club said: “Real Madrid C.

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Atletico Madrid fans chant 'Vinicius, you are a monkey' ahead of ... (Daily Express)

ATLETICO MADRID host Real Madrid in La Liga action on Sunday night at the Wanda Metropolitano.

He has extraordinary quality and it’s normal that opponents try to stop him in his tracks and the rules of the game are there to protect all players, not just Vinicius.” "Real Madrid would like to express its affection and support for Vinicius Junior, a player who regards football as an attitude towards life through joy, respect and sportsmanship. To each his own and everyone celebrates the way he likes." Video footage has emerged of Atletico Madrid supporters singing a sickening racist chant directed towards Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr ahead of the Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night. Support Atleti with passion and respect to the rival!" The Spaniard said: "At the end of the day if he scores a goal and decides to dance it’s his call.

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Atlético Madrid fans' racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior overshadows ... (The Guardian)

Real Madrid went to the Metropolitano and danced, delivering their response to this derby victory over Atletico Madrid and the racism that overshadowed it.

He ran into the area and hit the post, the ball running loose for Valverde, steaming in, to finish. They hadn’t finished yet: a sharp one-two between Luka Modric and Vinícius sent the Brazilian racing away. In the end, he didn’t, but he did dance. He subsequently apologised, saying that he used the phrase “figuratively”. Goals from Rodrygo and Fede Valverde took Carlo Ancelotti’s team to the top of the table and maintained their 100% record this season but this was a night – a week, in fact – that will be recalled more for what happened off the pitch, with Atlético fans chanting abuse at Vinícius Júnior. The Mallorca manger Javier Aguirre had spoken to him during the game but afterwards said that it was unimportant and congratulated Madrid on the victory.

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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr posts four-word message after Atletico ... (Daily Express)

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.

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Rodrygo dances with Vinicius Jr after putting Real Madrid 1-0 up ... (The Sun)

REAL MADRID stars Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr danced defiantly after the latter was racially abused this week.Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid i.

I was a victim of a xenophobic and racist comment. [performed on stage with Brazilian pop star Ludmilla](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18968548/vinicius-dancing-stage-ludmilla-real-madrid/) in the summer. "You can't even imagine it. [Atletico fans calling Vinicius a monkey](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19845332/real-atletico-madrid-racist-abuse-vinicius-jr/) ahead of kick-off at the Wanda Metropolitano. [disrespecting opponents and likened his antics to that of a monkey](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19836291/real-madrid-legal-action-racist-remarks-vinicius-jr/). [opened the scoring for Real Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19832664/atletico-real-madrid-live-score-stream-tv-channel-watch-la-liga-online-2/) in the derby at Atletico Madrid with a fine goal in the 2-1 win.

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WATCH: Gabriel Jesus does Vinicius Jr dance celebration as ... (Goal.com)

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]

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Vinicius Jr defies Koke dance warning after Real Madrid star is ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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.

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