Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes posts support for ‘brother’ Vinicius Jr amid racism storm

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr suffered racisit abuse at the hands of La Liga fans on Sunday.
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Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes has shown his support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr after he suffered racist abuse from fans during a La Liga match.

The 22-year-old Brazilian was sent off in the 97th minute against Valencia for violent conduct. Earlier in the game the forward had tried to bring the racial abuse to the referee’s attention.

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Guimaraes reposted his fellow Brazilian’s Instagram post where he hit out at the Spanish league, stating it ‘belonged to racists.’

Brazil's forward Vinicius Junior (2nd L), Brazil's midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (C) and Brazil's forward Pedro (R) take part in a training session at Al Arabi SC stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Brazil and Serbia. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP via Getty Images)Brazil's forward Vinicius Junior (2nd L), Brazil's midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (C) and Brazil's forward Pedro (R) take part in a training session at Al Arabi SC stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Brazil and Serbia. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil's forward Vinicius Junior (2nd L), Brazil's midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (C) and Brazil's forward Pedro (R) take part in a training session at Al Arabi SC stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Brazil and Serbia. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Vinicius scathingly said: “The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists,”

“It wasn’t the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it’s normal, the federation does too and the opponents encourage it.

“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.

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“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 it’s far from here.”

Guimaraes commented ‘We’re together brother,’ with a heart showing his love and support for his fellow countryman.

Undoubtedly, Vinicius will be moving away from Real Madrid in the summer with many believing the Premier League will be his destination.

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