Rodrygo

2022 - 9 - 19

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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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By dancing, Rodrygo and Vin cius make stance against racism (The Washington Post)

MADRID — With a goal and a dance, Real Madrid's young Brazilian forwards made a statement against racism in soccer this weekend.

“It’s an unusual season because of the World Cup and nobody really knows what’s going to happen. “I repeat it to you racist: I will not stop dancing,” Vinícius said. Things can change very quickly.” Vinícius, who is Black, was upset when a guest on a television sports talk show used racist language to criticize his dances. Some players in Europe also showed their appreciation. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who is set to make it to his first World Cup in November, said his actions on the field were “being criminalized,” and that his success as a Black Brazilian man in Europe was “annoying” to some.

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Rodrygo and Vinícius Make Stance Against Racism by Dancing (NBC Chicago)

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Wanda ...

“It’s an unusual season because of the World Cup and nobody really knows what’s going to happen. “I repeat it to you racist: I will not stop dancing,” Vinícius said. Things can change very quickly.” Vinícius, who is Black, was upset when a guest on a television sports talk show used racist language to criticize his dances. Some players in Europe also showed their appreciation. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who is set to make it to his first World Cup in November, said his actions on the field were “being criminalized,” and that his success as a Black Brazilian man in Europe was “annoying” to some.

By Dancing, Rodrygo and Vinícius Make Stance Against Racism (U.S. News & World Report)

MADRID (AP) — With a goal and a dance, Real Madrid's young Brazilian forwards made a statement against racism in soccer this weekend.

“It’s an unusual season because of the World Cup and nobody really knows what’s going to happen. “I repeat it to you racist: I will not stop dancing,” Vinícius said. Things can change very quickly.” Vinícius, who is Black, was upset when a guest on a television sports talk show used racist language to criticize his dances. Some players in Europe also showed their appreciation. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who is set to make it to his first World Cup in November, said his actions on the field were “being criminalized,” and that his success as a Black Brazilian man in Europe was “annoying” to some.

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Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes defiant on social media following ... (Yardbarker)

Everything was set up for an exhilarating Madrid derby on Sunday night, but before it even got started, the headlines were written in the worst possible ...

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