After touching messages of affection from his teammates, his compatriots, his membership and different personalities on the earth of soccer, Vinicius Jr himself got here out of silence on the current debates he “sparked following his celebration, the place he dances after scoring but additionally in regards to the racism he suffered. On social networks, the Brazilian worldwide despatched a robust message:

“So long as the colour of the pores and skin is extra essential than the luminosity of the eyes, there can be struggle.” I’ve this phrase tattooed on my physique. I’ve this thought always in my head. That is the perspective and the philosophy that I attempt to put into observe in my life. They are saying that happiness disturbs. The happiness of a black Brazilian winner in Europe disturbs far more. However my need to win, my smile and the glint in my eyes are a lot greater than that. You’ll be able to’t even think about it. I’ve been the sufferer of xenophobia and racism in a single assertion. However none of this began yesterday. Weeks in the past they began criminalizing my dancing. Dances that aren’t mine. They belong to Ronaldinho, Neymar, Paquetá, Griezmann, João Félix, Matheus Cunha… they belong to Brazilian funk and samba artists, reggaeton singers and black Individuals. These are dances to rejoice the cultural variety of the world. Settle for it, respect it. I cannot cease. I come from a rustic the place poverty may be very excessive, the place individuals haven’t any entry to schooling… and in lots of circumstances, no meals on the desk! I don’t normally come out publicly to refute critics. They assault me and I don’t converse. They reward me and I don’t speak both. I work! Work onerous. On and off the pitch. I developed an software to assist with the schooling of kids in public colleges with out monetary help from anybody. I make a college in my title. I’ll do far more for schooling. I would like the subsequent generations to be ready, like me, to battle towards racists and xenophobes. I at all times attempt to be knowledgeable and an exemplary citizen. But it surely doesn’t click on, it’s not an web pattern, nor does it inspire cowards to speak aggressively about individuals they don’t even know. The script at all times ends with an apology and “I used to be misunderstood”. However I repeat it to you, racist: I cannot cease dancing. Whether or not on the Sambadrome, the Bernabéu or elsewhere. With the love and smiles of somebody who may be very completely satisfied. Vini Jr.”