Barca's Raphinha joins Vinicius in fight against racism

Barcelona winger Raphinha revealed a message of support for Real Madrid winger and Brazil compatriot Vinicius Junior in the second half when he was substituted. Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans on Sunday at their Mestalla stadium.

"As long as the colour of the skin is more important than the brightness of the eyes, there will be war. We are together, Vinicius," the Barca striker wrote on his shirt.

"I didn't know he was going to do it but I think it's a good message, because racism has to end," Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong told 'DAZN', after Raphinha took his shirt off to show the message after being substituted.

Players from both sides held up a banner reading "racists out of football" before the game, as part of a La Liga and Spanish football federation initiative following the abuse on Sunday.

 

May 23, 2023