By Adeleye Kunle
Real Madrid have rejected the ‘racist and xenophobic’ attack on their player, Vinicius Jr.
In a statement via its website on Friday, ahead of their LaLiga derby with Atletico Madrid this weekend, Real Madrid said that the club had directed its legal services to take legal action against anyone who uses racist expressions toward their players.
Real Madrid’s statement read, “Real Madrid CF rejects all kinds of racist and xenophobic expressions and behaviors in the field of football, sport and life in general, such as the regrettable and unfortunate comments made in recent hours against our player Vinicius Junior.
“Real Madrid wants to show all its love and support for Vinicius Junior, a player who understands football as an attitude towards life based on joy, respect and sportsmanship
