Vinicius Júnior will be Brazil’s captain in the friendly against Spain, which will be held this Tuesday, at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match is part of the global impact campaign to combat racism promoted by the CBF and the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Playing for Real Madrid, the Brazilian striker was the victim of a series of racist attacks in recent years and became one of the symbols of the anti-racist fight in football. In a press conference held this Monday, the player became emotional when commenting on the topic and stated that he had “less and less desire to play”.
The CBF informed that, during the playing of the national anthem, the Brazilian team will wear a jacket made exclusively for the “One Skin, One Identity” campaign. The clothing concept has a visual identity highlighting black.
SPECIAL CLOTHING! ✊🏾🇧🇷
At the time of the national anthem, the Brazilian team will wear a coat from the “One Skin, One Identity” campaign. The initiative’s slogan will be written in Portuguese, English and Spanish on the back of the jacket to reach football fans around the world.… pic.twitter.com/WkczKyW9gG
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) March 25, 2024
The initiative’s slogan will be written in Portuguese, English and Spanish on the back of the blouse. Furthermore, the delegation bus and the game’s pennant will also follow the campaign’s identity.
“This match is a strong message for everyone that there is no longer a place for racists in football. The CBF continues to fight against all types of prejudice”, said the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues.
This Monday, players and managers from both teams met at the Santiago Bernabéu in another action in the campaign being carried out to combat racism.
📸 𝗨𝗡𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗟𝗔 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔@willliamsssnicoLamine Yamal, @vinijr y @RodrygoGoes They stage the fight against racism in the preview of Brazil 🆚 Spain.
ℹ️ https://t.co/OQDmpuzRYX#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/aF6b5g2KeF
— Spanish Men’s Soccer Team (@SEFutbol) March 25, 2024
Among the players were Brazilians Rodrygo and Vinicius Júnior, along with Spaniards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. In addition to them, the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, also attended with the sporting director of the Spanish team, Albert Luque. The athletes mingled holding the opposing team’s shirts and posed for a photo on the lawn.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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