Bola.net – Cases of racism hit European football stars again. This time, it was the turn of the Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior who are victims of hate crimes.
The incident occurred when Real Madrid visited Valencia headquarters. The Brazilian player received racist shouts from unscrupulous home fans.
Racism is a recurring crime in Europe. Vinicius Junior is also not the first victim to be the target of a hate crime.
Previously, several star players were victims of racism. Some received verbal attacks or in the form of actions.
Including Vinicius Junior, here are 5 star players who have been victims of racism. Scroll down for more information, OK? Bolaneters!
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Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli (c) Adana Demirspor
Mario Balotelli has been a victim of racism since playing for Inter Milan. He received racist chants when playing against Juventus on April 19, 2009.
The Palermo-born attacker was discriminated against because of his skin color. Although born and raised in Italy, he is still of Ghanaian descent.
Mario Balotelli was again subjected to racism in Brescia’s match against Lazio on January 6 2020. Racial attacks in the form of chants were obtained after scoring a goal.
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Patrice Evra
Luis Suarez Vs Patrice Evra (c) AFP
Senegalese French defender Patrice Evra has also been a victim of racial violence. Sadly, he received this treatment from fellow players.
Patrice Evra received racist insults from Luis Suarez in Manchester United’s duel against Liverpool at Anfield. The incident took place in 2011.
The English Football Federation took firm steps after conducting an investigation. Luis Suarez has been suspended for 8 matches.
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Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil while defending Arsenal. (c) AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has also been a victim of racism. However, the hate crimes actually came from supporters of the German national team.
The German Football Association, DFB was also accused of racism towards the player of Turkish descent. That also made Mesut Ozil decide to withdraw from the German national team.
In fact, Mesut Ozil has a big contribution to the German national team. He helped present the 2014 World Cup title for Der Panzer.
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Karim Benzema
Real Madrid players celebrate Karim Benzema’s goal against Almeria in Week 32 of La Liga 2022/2023 (c) AP Photo/Pablo Garcia
Real Madrid star and winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or trophy, Karim Benzema has also been a victim of racism. The racial action was carried out by supporters of the French national team.
Karim Benzema received discriminatory actions depending on his performance on the field. If he doesn’t play well, he is considered an Arab.
Although born and raised in Lyon, France, Karim Benzema is still of Algerian blood. The 35-year-old striker is also a Muslim.
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Vinicius Junior
Carlo Ancelotti whispered something to Vinicius Jr in the Valencia vs Real Madrid match in Week 35 of La Liga 2022/2023 at the Mestalla, Sunday (21/05/2023). (c) AP Photo/Alberto Size
The most recent case of racism was experienced by Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. Racial action was received when Los Blancos visited the Valencia headquarters.
Vinicius Junior gets hate crimes from home fans. The act of racism attempted to verbally attack.
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior took the case to court. They reported the act of racism to the Spanish Attorney.
(Bola.net/Mustopa El Abdy)
2023-05-23 12:37:00
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