A CBF se solidariza com Vinícius Júnior, vítima de mais um ato de racismo nesta terça-feira, após...
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CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol) is the official governing body of Brazilian football. The organization uses its official social media channels to communicate important messages about player welfare, anti-discrimination efforts, and represent the interests of Brazilian footballers on the international stage.
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This post addresses a racial abuse incident involving Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League playoff match between Benfica and Real Madrid on February 17, 2026, in Lisbon. During the match, after scoring, Vini Jr. reported a racial slur from Benfica player Prestianni and the referee activated FIFA's anti-racism protocol by crossing his fists. The CBF's statement expresses solidarity with the player, emphasizes that racism is unacceptable, and acknowledges Vini's courage in invoking the protocol while reinforcing Brazil's commitment to combating discrimination in football.
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This content is trending because it documents another incident of racial abuse against a high-profile Brazilian footballer during a major European competition, occurring just hours before the post. The CBF's official institutional response combined with Vini Jr.'s continued activism against racism resonates broadly across sports and social justice communities, particularly given the player's history of speaking out against discrimination across multiple Spanish clubs.
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- 1The referee François Letexier activated FIFA's three-stage anti-racism protocol by crossing his fists after Vini Jr. reported the incident
- 2Real Madrid players including Mbappé threatened to leave the pitch in solidarity with Vini Jr., demonstrating team-wide support against racism
- 3Vini Jr. received a yellow card during the incident, apparently for his goal celebration, before the racism protocol was activated
- 4According to reports, Benfica fans insulted Vini Jr. in chorus but without using racial slurs, while the alleged racial slur came from player Prestianni
- 5Vini Jr. has previously stated that each time he reports racism, the racist abuse against him increases, highlighting the personal cost of speaking out
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