Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has been hit again with a lack of action against racism in football.
The Brazilian international has become a visible figurehead of anti-racism movements in Spain as part of a broader urge for change and action against perpetrators.
Vinicius JR suffered for years of racist abuse and trolls on social media, but the issue has spilled in stadiums in recent seasons.
Multiple incidents of oppositions that abuse him racially have been reported, but the Los Blancos no.7 remains a target with mixed action maintained on the issue.
At the last incident, Vini JR came to the support of Palmerias player Luighi who was subject to horrible abuse in a U20 Copa Libertadores match against Cerro Porteño supporters.
Vini JR offered his support to Luighi and demanded the administrative body of South American football [CONMEBOL] Do more to eradicate these incidents with decisive action.
Despite rumors about the constant issue that forces him to leave Spain, the 24-year-old is ready to bind his future to Real Madrid.
Prior to Real Madrid's weekend collision with Rayo Vallecano, veteran defender Florian Lejeune offered his opinion about Vinicius' crusade about racism.
“He is a young player who is still learning. He seems like a good person who doesn't want to hurt or do something wrong. However, because of the way he competes, things are not going so well for him, “according to an interview with EFE via Mundo Deportivo.
With Real Madrid who fights to retain their La Liga title, and Rayo who is coming to the European qualification for the first time in two decades, it will be an important collision on 9 March.
The inverted fixture ended as a 3-3 draw in Vallecas in December and Rayo is one of the few teams that Vinicius did not score against in seven seasons in Madrid.
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