Rio Ferdinand’s outrage over Vinicius Junior’s racial abuse during Valencia vs Real Madrid has quickly gone viral. The Brazilian forward was racially abused by Valencia fans during the match and was also sent off after clashing with Hugo Duro. Ferdinand quickly voiced his profound support for Vinicius Junior, condemning the authorities in Spain and urging influential footballers from around the world to demand more action from them.
La Liga has been the hotspot of public outcry as the league’s former superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have voiced their support for Vinicius Junior. Stars such as Paul Pogba, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Rashford have also joined the battle against racism in La Liga, standing in solidarity with Vinicius Junior.
This isn’t the first time racism has raised its ugly head during a La Liga match, which is why major initiatives like ‘No To Racism’ have been set up to address the issue. This campaign raises awareness of the evils of racism and encourages people to help stop it. Furthermore, Spanish clubs have agreed to activate their “Against Racism” protocol, handing out severe punishments to those who partake in racist chants and behaviour.
The person mentioned in this article is Rio Ferdinand, a former English professional footballer who played as a center-back. He is widely recognized as one of the most successful defenders in the Premier League history, having won several trophies with Manchester United. He is also a pundit for BT Sport, offering his expert analysis on almost every footballing aspect.
The company mentioned in this article is La Liga, the top professional division of the Spanish football league system. They are responsible for the organization and promotion of both men’s and women’s club championships in Spain since 1984. They are also responsible for organizing international competitions and cups such as the Liga Super Cup and the Copa del Rey. La Liga has gained massive success and popularity in the past couple of years, thanks to their top tier clubs that have garnered world-wide recognition.
