Vini Jr: “I can’t fight racism alone”

The Real Madrid striker gave an interview to the CBF in which he talked about his fight against racism.

Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr, who is currently training with Brazil, gave an interview to CBF TV in which he spoke about his fight against racism and the difficulties he has faced in his life.

“In the last three months, we have already managed to put three or four people in jail and make them pay for the crime they committed. We are on the right track. I play in Spain, where I suffered a lot and sometimes still suffer, but that is of course less with the help of all the clubs, all the people who do everything they can to combat racism, like the CBF does,” said the winger, who gave this interview ahead of Black Awareness Day (November 20).

“This day is very important for everything we have been through and also for everything the CBF has done, together with FIFA, together with all the players, we are together in this fight. The intention is that in the very near future we will have fewer and fewer cases of racism,” he continued.

'I can't fight all this alone'

“I know how important I am, but I always say it's everyone's fight because I can't fight everything that all black people have gone through alone. But I know my importance, I know the power I have, my visibility: I can speak for all those people who don't have it, or who are afraid, or who experience many things and people don't always. believe what they say. So I am very happy that I can help and continue to fight strong in the battle, together with all the players and all the people who were able to help us,” Vinicius emphasized.

“I always think that any help is very welcome. Black people have suffered for a long time and the time has come for all this to end. So FIFA, which is a very strong body, together with the CBF and all the players, all have the power to fight. So let us move forward together, steadfast and strong, so that the children who come in our future will have a better life here and in the very near future,” he added.

The Real Madrid forward acknowledged that pressure is not a problem as he has lived with it since childhood: “I have lived with pressure since I was born, because I came from a very dangerous place, where I suffered a lot, and it progressing through the ranks of Flamengo was also a big challenge. I rose through the ranks when I was 16 and I've had a lot of ups and downs.

“It is no different with the national team. I have experienced many ups and downs and have always wanted to develop myself to do great things for our country, and the difficulties will come, as I said. I have been through a lot of ups and downs and I want to do my best and keep fighting with all my teammates, with the coaching staff and with all our staff to get Brazil to the top.”