Carles Puyol, the former Barcelona captain, "expressed his opinion about the behavior of Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior, who became the object of racist insults during the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid." Puyol stressed that Vinicius is a great footballer and should be admired in all stadiums where he plays.
He also expressed a desire to talk to Vinicius as a professional colleague and tell him his thoughts and feelings towards him. Pujol stressed that a change in Vinicius' attitude could bring him more recognition.
This reflects not only the problem of racism in football, but also the importance of support and solidarity among football players in the fight against this phenomenon.
Vinicius Junior continues to actively fight racism in football and raise this important topic. In his remarks, he calls on organizations such as La Liga, UEFA and FIFA to take more active steps to eradicate racism in football.
The Socrates Award, which Vinicius received for humanitarian work and charity, is a well-deserved recognition of his efforts in this field. His investment in the Vini Jr Institute educational app, which provides educational resources to poor students, underscores his commitment to fighting social issues and racism.
The continuation of such efforts on the part of football players and football organizations can help to create a more equitable and inclusive football community.