Indignation in Spain, as well as throughout the world of football, for the racist words addressed to the Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior , after the latter improvised, as usual, a ballet to celebrate a goal.

On the dock Pedro Bravo , head of the Spanish association of football agents, who from the microphones of "Chiringuito show" one of the most followed Spanish TV programs, "invited" the Brazilian to stop "behaving like a monkey".

A shocking sentence that has aroused bitter controversy and clear condemnations.

To take sides in favor of Vinicius not only the people of the web, but also many big footballers, from Pelé to Neymar.

"Football is joy. It is a dance," Pele wrote on Instagram. "Even if, unfortunately, racism still exists, we will not allow that to stop us from smiling . And we will continue to fight racism every day in this way: fighting for our right to be happy and respected."

For his part, Vinicis Jr said: "I was the victim of xenophobia and racism in one statement," he said. "These are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. Whether you accept it, respect it or lose your mind, I'm not going to stop."

Real Madrid, on the other hand, announced legal action against Bravo, who tried to apologize by explaining: "I expressed myself badly".

(Unioneonline / lf)

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