Real Madrid: The statue of Christ the Redeemer turns off its lights in support of Vinicius: “I am moved”

The Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro will have its lighting turned off for an hour this Monday in solidarity with Vinicius Jr for the racist insults the Brazilian footballer received in Sunday’s game played at Mestalla.

action is cooperation between the Nucleus of Sport and Faith of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Christ the Redeemer, the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football.

Vinicius jr has received signs of support from all over the world after what happened in Valencia. Many of the messages came from his native Brazil. This gesture has been praised by the Real Madrid player himself. “Black and imposing. Christ the Redeemer was like that. An action of solidarity that moves me. But above all, I want to inspire and bring more light to our struggle. I am very grateful for all the love and support I have received in recent months. Both in Brazil as in the world. I know exactly who is who. Count on me because the good guys are the majority and I won’t give up. I have a purpose in life and if I have to suffer more and more so that future generations do not go through similar situations, I am ready and prepared.“, assured the Real Madrid striker.