He's insulted because he's black and a great player, Nico Williams explains Vinicius Jr's situation
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The Brazilian will play as a visitor on Tuesday in the stadium of his own club, Real Madrid, as the Selecao face off with Spain in a friendly
Spain and Brazil are about to meet at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium for an international friendly on Tuesday night. However, it will not be a game like any other, as it will be used to promote anti-racism in Spanish football.
Real Madrid forward and Brazil international Vinicius Junior has been the biggest target of racism in La Liga for more than a year. It will be interesting now to see him at his own stadium as a rival player.
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Talking about the occasion, La Roja winger Nico Williams said he understands Vinicius Jr completely and stands with him.
"He's insulted because he's a great player and because he's black. It's very wrong and you have to cut those things out. Football is to be enjoyed, not used to insult.
"It's true that I have been targeted. I insist that you have to go to football to enjoy yourself," explained Williams to Diario AS, adding that he has also been racially abused during his own career.