Rodrygo falls victim to racist attack after defeat to Argentina

“Racists are always on guard. My social networks are invaded by offenses and all kinds of nonsense. They are there for everyone to see!” the Real Madrid striker wrote on his Instagram and X accounts (formerly Twitter) said the message.

Users wrote comments with banana or monkey emojis on the 22-year-old footballer’s profile and the athlete is considering taking legal action against the perpetrators, the Globo Esporte portal quoted the athlete’s adviser as saying.

“If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t behave how they think we should do, if we wear clothes that annoy them, if we don’t bow our heads when they attack us, if we occupy what they think is theirs Space racist takes action against his criminal behavior alone. Tough luck. We won’t stop!” he added.

National team teammates and other Brazilian footballers such as Neymar and Vinicius Jr., who have repeatedly experienced racial abuse in Spain, expressed solidarity with the merengue attackers.

“Your glow makes you uncomfortable, never stop!” “Ney” said on Instagram Stories.

He and Rodrygo’s Real Madrid teammate Vinny, a champion in the fight against racism, both missed the Super Derby on the sixth day of the 2026 World Cup South American qualifiers due to injuries.

In a statement, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) condemned “racist behavior” and pledged “to continue working tirelessly to eradicate this disease known as racism from football”.

Ednaldo Rodrigues, the entity’s president, said in a note that they will implement a new strategy called “One Skin” during the five-time world champions’ friendly match with Spain in March. Anti-discrimination action. .

Rodriguez said: “This is a call to reflect on the type of violence you suffered (Rodrigo, ndlr), the violence Vinicius suffered, and all those like you, Brazilian or not, Brazilian or not Players, suffer every day on this planet.”

Rodrigo played the entire match against Albiceleste, who beat Canarinha 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, breaking their unbeaten home record in qualifying .

The attackers got into an argument with Argentines Messi and De Paul before the game started, which was delayed by almost half an hour as fans and police clashed in the stands.