Xavi Hernández, Barcelona coach/DEM Archives – AFP
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández rejected racist insults received by Real Madrid striker Vinicius in Valencia on Sunday, believing that in such cases “we must stop the game and go home”. bottom.
“We professionals don’t have to put up with this kind of situation. It’s very unpleasant, but in other sports this doesn’t happen. I have to say enough, stop the game and go home.” Let’s go home,’ he said. Pre-match press conference for the league match against Valladolid.
“It’s time to stop everything. Insult… don’t play outside,” Xavi said. “This is a message to the league and federation presidents. We have to stop all this.” “
When asked about the humiliation Vinicius received, the Barça coach said: “It’s a matter of people’s education, that they shouldn’t go to the football stadium and humiliate them. It’s an education issue and we Everyone has to change,” he said.
Vinicius complained about being called a ‘monkey’ during Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Sunday, in which the referee said the ‘spectator’ said to Vinicius. It is recorded in the match minutes. As television footage shows, he is “screaming monkey, monkey.”
Xavi recalled a similar incident in Zaragoza when Samuel Eto’o threatened him with going into the locker room.
“I’ve been at home because I’ve been injured. I have to stop the game,” Xavi insisted. No,” he emphasized. , he must protect the person. ”
Source: Diario.Elmundo
