Vinícius Júnior, the Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, has made a strong statement regarding Spain's hosting of the 2030 World Cup.
The Real Madrid star believes that Spain should be stripped of its hosting rights unless significant improvements are made in addressing racism. Vinícius has been a victim of racial abuse multiple times since joining Real Madrid in 2018, with one notable incident occurring during a match against Valencia in 2023.
In a recent interview, Vinícius expressed his concerns, stating, "If there is no progress on racism before 2030, they should change the host nation for the World Cup."
He emphasized that while the majority of people in Spain are not racist, a small group continues to tarnish the country's image. He added, "I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin. If by 2030 things don't improve, I think we have to move the location."
He emphasized that while the majority of people in Spain are not racist, a small group continues to tarnish the country's image. He added, "I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin. If by 2030 things don't improve, I think we have to move the location."
Vinícius' comments have sparked significant debate in Spain, with some defending his stance and others criticizing it as unfair to the country. The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, responded by saying that while Spain acknowledges the presence of racism, it is unjust to label the entire society as racist.
Vinícius remains hopeful that Spain will make the necessary changes, stating, "We hope things can evolve more. They've already evolved, but they can evolve a lot more. For 2030, racist incidents and racism can, and should, decrease." His call for action highlights the ongoing struggle against racism in football and the broader society.
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