Richarlison has joined a host of other players and notable public figures in sending their support to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian was racially abused once more.
The 22-year-old has been subjected to consistent fan chants referring to his skin colour and other derogatory attacks throughout the season. He was sent off in the 1-0 loss to Valencia on Sunday for violent conduct in added time but that came after being taunted by the home fans throughout the game.
He had stopped to point it out to players and the referee during the game with supporters using the defence that he had provoked it with his taunts over their relegation fight. He later called out La Liga and its lack of action when dealing with racism issues, writing on Instagram: "It wasn't the first time, not the second and not the third. Racism is normal in La Liga.
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"The competition thinks it's normal, so does the Federation and the opponents encourage it. I am so sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi today belongs to racists.
"A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world.
"I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defence. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here."
Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti defended his player, saying: "What we saw today is unacceptable - an entire stadium chanting racist slurs. I don't want to talk about football today. There is no meaning in talking about football today. I told the referee he should have stopped the match.
"La Liga has a problem. For me, Vinicius is the most important player in the world. These episodes of racism have to stop the match. It's the entire stadium that is insulting a player with racist chants and the match has to stop. I would say the same if we were winning 3-0. There is no other way.
"You have to stop the game. You can't continue, it's impossible. I told the referee that I was going to substitute him. I'm very sad, I had never thought of removing a player because they insulted him. The only thing he wants is to play football, he is not angry, but sad."
Ancelotti then wrote on social media: "Today has been a sad day at Mestalla, where a group of fans have shown their worst version," he wrote on social media. "It is time to stop talking and act forcefully. Racism cannot have a place in football or in society. NO TO RACISM ANYWHERE."
Valencia director Javier Solis then responded to those allegations, saying: "In light of the unfortunate and completey incorrect statements by Mr Ancelotti, in which he branded all of the fans in Mestalla as racist, the club cannot tolerate this.
"We reject these complaints head-on. Possibly it is a result of a mistake in the language and he must have understood another word as being said.
"The club condemn any kind of racist insults and are working to identify the people who allegedly made a gesture or action, but calling all the Valencia CF fans racist is nonsense and the club cannot remain silent."
La Liga's president, Javier Tebas, hit back at Vincius Jr on social media himself, writing: "Since those who should not explain to you what it is and what it can do @LaLiga in cases of racism, we have tried to explain it to you, but you have not shown up for either of the two agreed dates that you requested yourself.
"Before criticising and insulting @LaLiga, it is necessary that you inform yourself properly @Vinijr. Do not let yourself be manipulated and make sure you fully understand each other's competencies and the work we have been doing together."
The Brazil star then fired a reply to that as well, saying: "Once again, instead of criticising racists, the president of LaLiga appears on social media to attack me.
"As much as you talk and pretend not to read, the image of your championship is shaken. See the responses to your posts and have a surprise... Omitting yourself only makes you equal to racists.
"I'm not your friend to talk about racism. I want actions and punishments. Hashtag doesn't move me."
Richarlison has been amongst those coming to the defence of Vinicius Jr with powerful messages online. The Spurs attacker wrote on Twitter: "They always did everything to prevent black people from reaching the top... they enslaved, marginalized and killed. But they will never take down those who were born to be great. History forgets about the rats and looms large who fights against these bad people. We are always together. [Punch emoji and prayer emoji]."
Rio Ferdinand also took to Instagram, posting: "Bro you need protecting….who is protecting @vinijr in Spain ?? He receives a red card after being choked and receiving racial abuse during the game….wtf. How many times do we need to see this young man subjected to this s***??
"I see pain, I see disgust, I see him needing help…and the authorities don’t do s*** to help him. People need to stand together and demand more from the authorities that run our game. No one deserves this, yet you are allowing it.
"There needs to be a unified approach to this otherwise it will be swept under the carpet AGAIN. Everyone...stand strong together loud and proud."
Paris Saint-Germain teammates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have added their own messages. “I’m with you," the Brazilian said. Mbappe added: “You’re not alone. We are with you & we support you.”
Brazil legend Ronaldo also spoke out, writing his own message. "Once again an episode of racism on @vinijr. Once again with @laliga. When does it stop? As long as there's impunity and complicity, there's racism. It is inadmissible that referees, the Federation and authorities remain without action. Enough is enough. Vini count me in your fight in our struggle.”
Reece James is another to send his message of strength and defiance. "Stay strong brother," he said on Instagram.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has also come out to defend Vinicius Jr. “It is not fair that a poor boy who is winning in his life, becoming one of the best in the world, certainly the best at Real Madrid, is insulted in every stadium he goes to,” Lula said.
Brazil’s Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, said on Twitter: “The behavior of Spanish authorities and of the entities that govern its soccer is criminal.”
“It shows undeniable acceptance of racism,” Almeida said. “(Vinicius) I will be on your side to hold those that attack you accountable, but also those who omit themselves." Meanwhile Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes took to Twitter, attacking Tebas. “You want to blame the victim, you idiot?” Paes posted.
The first Black president of the Brazilian football confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues said: “Until when will we have to see episodes like the one we just witnessed, yet again in La Liga? Until when will we have to fight for concrete and efficient measures on and off the pitch? There is no joy where there is racism.”
Flamengo, the club where Vinicius Jr started his career, also issued a statement. “It is even more shocking to know that it is not the first time and that so little has been done to fight (racism in the Spanish league) and stop it from happening again," they wrote. Other sides in South America also reiterated the message.
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