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CBF speaks out on racism case involving Vinícius Júnior
The CBF also spoke out after the racism incident involving Vinícius Júnior, this Tuesday (17), during Real Madrid's victory over Benfica, 1-0, at Estádio da Luz.
The highest entity of Brazilian football defended the Brazilian star, saying that Vini is not alone in this fight.
Read the statement below
The CBF stands in solidarity with Vinícius Júnior, victim of another act of racism this Tuesday, after scoring for Real Madrid against Benfica in Lisbon.
Racism is a crime. It is unacceptable. It cannot exist in football or anywhere else.
Vini, you are not alone.
Your action in activating the protocol is an example of courage and dignity. We are proud of you.
We will remain steadfast in the fight against all forms of discrimination. We are by your side. Always.
Uefa issues statement
Uefa issued a statement after Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni, a Benfica player, of making a racist offense against him during the Champions League clash on Tuesday night (17).
The Brazilian scored the only goal of the game in Real's victory in the first leg of the playoffs in Lisbon, but received a yellow card shortly after due to his celebration.
As the teams were preparing to restart the game, Vini Jr ran to the referee and claimed to have been the target of a racist offense by Gianluca Prestianni, who had his mouth covered by his shirt.
Referee François Letexier activated the anti-racism protocol, leading to a 10-minute stoppage.
Kylian Mbappé corroborated Vini's version, stating that he heard Prestianni use the word "monkey" five times.
The Argentine, on the other hand, denied using such language and said he was misunderstood.
Uefa then responded, confirming that the review of the reports from Tuesday's games is underway.
"The official reports of the matches played last night are currently being reviewed," said UEFA. "Where issues are reported, procedures are opened and, if they lead to the imposition of disciplinary sanctions, they are announced on UEFA's disciplinary website. We have no further information to provide you or any other comment to make on this matter at this stage."
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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