– Accept it, respect it. Because I don’t want to stop scoring and dancing anyway, writes Vinicius on Instagram. Vinicius is one of the biggest stars in the Brazilian football sky. But in the last week, the Real Madrid star has been noticed for something completely different than what he has done with the ball at his feet. Vinicius has received several reactions to his goal celebration, where he often runs to the supporters and breaks into a dance. REACTS: Vinicius jr. he fights back and receives support from legends. Photo: THOMAS COEX / AFP Getting support For Vinicius, the uproar started when Atletico Madrid captain Koke stated that the young Brazilian can expect “trouble” in the Madrid derby on Sunday if he takes his regular dance at the Wanda Metropolitano. – It would be trouble, of course. That is to be expected, Koke told Movistar+, according to ESPN. When the goal celebration became a topic during a Spanish TV debate on Friday, football agent Pedro Bravo made a statement that has sent shock waves through the football world: – In Spain you have to respect your rivals and stop playing monkey. Bravo has since apologized on Twitter. LEGEND: Pelé supports compatriot Vinicius. Photo: YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP Vinicius himself says this on Instagram about the celebration: – A few weeks ago someone started criticizing my dancing. But the dance is not mine alone. It belongs to Ronaldinho, Neymar, Lucas Paquetá, Antoine Griezmann, João Félix, Matheus Cunha… Brazilian funk singers and samba dancers, Latin reggaeton singers and black Americans. Vinicius has received support from both the club, the national team and other Brazilian players, such as Neymar and Pelé. – Football is joy. It’s a dance. It’s a real party. Although racism still exists, we will not let it stop us from continuing to smile, writes Pelé. Copied the compatriot In Sunday’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford, Vinicius also received a special tribute from his compatriot Gabriel Jesus, who scored 2-0 barely half an hour into the match. Jesus did what Vinicius did: walked up to the fans and danced in the same way as the Real Madrid striker. – The celebration was for my friend Vinicius. Racism must stop, said the striker afterwards. Now the entire football world is waiting in suspense to see if Vinicius will be on the scoresheet in the derby against Atlético Madrid on Sunday evening. And not least how he will come to celebrate…
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