He told Movistar+: "Vinicius is a victim. The difference between Vincius and players of the same race is that he is leading a movement. When someone leads he is always a source of anger and a target.
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"He has decided to lead the fight against racism and that leads to that. Regardless about his attitude on the field, which I am not going to give an opinion because I would have to give an opinion about many. I am not Vinicus's father or the coach. Would I like him to improve? Yes, but many others too..."