Kylian Mbappé sends message of support to Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior after racist abuse

The 22-year-old Vinícius, who is is Black, has been subjected to repeated racist abuse since moving to Spain five years ago.

“You are not alone. We are with you and we support you,” Mbappé wrote on Instagram.

Mbappé was also hit by racist and hateful comments on social networks following France’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup final last year.

Brazilian politicians including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, players and clubs ha ve come out to support Vinícius and criticize racism in the Spanish league.

La Liga to investigate racism incidents during Real Madrid vs ValenciaWatch: Kylian Mbappe outwits defenders to score a brilliant solo goal for…Manchester City celebrate Premier League title with 1-0 victory over Chelsea Top Sports News Now

• First batch of Indian players to leave for London on Tuesday; Kohli, Siraj to travel a day later
• Narco test should be SC-monitored: Wrestlers
• GT, a spitting image of CSK, hoping to conquer Dhoni & Co at Chennai

Click here for more

The first trial against a fan accused of racial abuse in Spanish professional soccer is expected to happen at some point this year in a case involving Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams, who was insulted by an Espanyol supporter in a match in 2020.