Last September, a bitter controversy related to the bailes performing Vinicius Jr every time he scores a goal. Applauded by many and criticized by many others, the rhythmic movements of celebration of the Brazilian has been pointed out on occasions as a mere provocation towards rivals. This controversy reached its highest point in the Madrid derby last September.
With the divided football fans Before these dances, the Brazilian international received the support of numerous compatriots, who consider that the dance is a form of joy and celebrationattributing the criticism to reasons that have more to do with the racism that with the disrespect to his rivals.
the very Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Skincame out in defending of Vinicius and his dances through a message he posted on social networks: «Football is the happiness. It is a dance. is a true fiesta. Although the racism continues to exist, we will not allow it to stop us from continuing to smile. and we will continue fighting racism in this way: fighting for our right to be happy”, adding the hashtag #BailaViniJr at the end of your post.
Football is joy. It’s a dance. It’s a real party. Although racism still exists, we will not allow that to stop us from continuing to smile. And we will continue to fight racism this way: fighting for our right to be happy. #BailaViniJr pic.twitter.com/yCJxJEAn4a
— Pele (@Pele) September 16, 2022
This innocent and demanding, a priori, anti-racist motto has ended up acquiring a tone much more prosaic and related to money. As EFE has advanced, on October 11, the Real Madrid player presented, through the Madrid law firm Cuatrecasas Goncalves Pereiraname protection ‘BailaViniJr‘ to be able to market various products in the European Union, from jeweler’s a perfumerygoing by sports articles or even lingerie. A round business, without a doubt, but that has little to do with its initial origin of denunciation of offensive and racist attitudes.
