Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr has been subjected to racist abuse multiple times this season while playing in La Liga. He said the incidents meant that in his homeland, Spain was now 'known as a country of racists'.
His message of support came after former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, an anti-racism campaigner, posted on Instagram:" receives a red card after being choked and receiving racial abuse during the game.
In a statement on Instagram after the match, Vinicius had referenced the previous instances of racist abuse and accused Spain's footballing authorities of not doing enough."The competition thinks it's normal, so does the Federation and the opponents encourage it. I am so sorry."Vinicius said the Spanish league, that once"belonged" to star players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, now"belongs to the racists".
Mr Tebas wrote:"Before criticising and insulting La Liga it is necessary that you inform yourself properly Vinicius Jr." "It's the entire stadium that is insulting a player with racist chants, and the match has to stop," he added. He said:"In light of the unfortunate and completely incorrect statements by Mr Ancelotti, in which he branded all of the fans in Mestalla as racist, the club cannot tolerate this.
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