This Monday, José Luis Chilavert, former Paraguay goalkeeper and world champion with Vélez Sarsfield, criticized and homophobically insulted striker Vinicius Júnior. The Paraguayan’s statement came after the press conference held by the Brazilian on the eve of Brazil’s friendly against Spain, in which he cried when commenting on the racism suffered in the European country and saying that he had “less and less desire to play”. The match between the teams will be played this Tuesday, at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“Bread and Circus. He is the first to insult and attack his rivals. Don’t be a sissy, football is for men”, said Chilavert on the social network “X”, in a comment on a publication by Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky.
Bread and Circus, the first one to insult and attack rivals is him. Don’t be a faggot, football is for men.
— José Luis FelixChilavert Gonzalez (@JoseLChilavert_) March 26, 2024
José Luis Chilavert is the second highest scorer in history among goalkeepers, with 67 goals, behind only the Brazilian Rogério Ceni, who found the net 131 times.
Furthermore, the 58-year-old former player entered his political career and ran for president of Paraguay last year, but failed to be elected and received just 0.7% of the votes.
The game between Brazil and Spain is part of the global impact campaign to combat racism promoted by the CBF and the Royal Spanish Football Federation. A symbol of the anti-racist fight in football, Vinicius Júnior will be the captain of the Brazilian team in the friendly.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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