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Atletico fans chanted “Vinicius, you’re a monkey” and held a doll with a Real Madrid shirt in their hands
Atletico fans chanted racist slogans against Vinicius ahead of the derby against Real at the Metropolitano, while footage shows them holding a doll in a merengues shirt to poke fun at her.
Vinicius was the face of the day because of the racist comment he received from Spanish Football Managers’ Association president Pedro Bravo, who called him a ‘monkey’ and commented on his celebration dance.
The Brazilian star received a wave of support and sympathy from the sporting world, while even in the derby with Atlético he “dance back” the offenders despite failing to score.
However, the racist abuse didn’t stop for the Real striker, it was carried to the Metropolitan.
However, before the start of the derby, fans of the “Rojiblancos” shouted racist slogans against Vinicius: “Vinicius, you are a monkey” At the same time, a photo was posted on social media showing an Atletico fan holding up a doll wearing a Real Madrid jersey.
Source: sport 24
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