Rodrygo was racially insulted on social media after the Superclasico against Argentina. The Brazil international has now spoken out
Rodrygo complained of being racially insulted after the defeat in the World Cup qualifier against Argentina. “Racists are always on duty. My social networks have been flooded with insults and all kinds of nonsense. It’s there for all to see!” wrote the 22-year-old Real Madrid player on the X platform and on Instagram. Among other things, users had posted emojis of bananas and monkeys under one of his posts.
“If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t behave the way they think is right, if we wear something that bothers them, if we don’t bow our heads when we are attacked, if we occupy spaces that they think belong to them alone, then the racists intervene with their criminal behavior,” Rodrygo continued to write. “Not a chance, we will not stop. “
Neymar and Vinicius encourage Rodrygo
Rodrygo received support from his national team colleagues Neymar and Vinicius Jr, who himself had often been the target of racist attacks at his club Real Madrid in the Spanish league. “Your brilliance embarrasses them, never stop!” wrote Neymar on Instagram.
According to the website “Globo Esporte”, Rodrygo is now considering legal action. The 22-year-old was on the pitch for 90 minutes in the 1-0 defeat in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, with fan riots breaking out during the prestigious clash. During the game, Rodrygo got into heated exchanges with Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, among others.
The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) also condemned the “racist acts”. They will continue to work tirelessly to “banish the disease of racism from soccer”.
