Published on 24.11.2023
Rodrygo said he received racist insults on social media after Brazil’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
The game at the Maracana stadium kicked off almost 30 minutes late after clashes between Brazilian police and Argentine fans in the stands.
Rodyrgo said he had received messages with emojis of monkeys and bananas.
“My social networks were invaded with insults,” Rodrygo wrote on Instagram.
“If we don’t do what they want if we don’t behave as they think we should, if we wear something that annoys them if we don’t lower our heads when they attack us, if we occupy spaces they think are theirs alone, the racists will act out their criminal behaviour.
“Racists are always on duty. Bad luck for them. We won’t stop.”
Rodrygo’s Brazil and Real Madrid teammate, Vinicius Junior offered his support shortly afterwards, tweeting, “We won’t stop!”
Vinícius has been repeatedly targeted with racist abuse by opposition fans while playing for Real Madrid in LaLiga.
Ahead of the game against Argentina, Vinicius launches an anti-racism campaign in Brazil this week, with posters carrying messages appearing on billboards in cities across the country.
