Dani Parejo, the midfielder for Villarreal, has sparked debate with his comments on how Real Madrid’s winger, Vinicius Junior, has handled the issue of racism in La Liga.
While Vinicius openly discussed the racist abuse he has endured in Spain, Parejo has raised questions about his reaction to such incidents and his overall approach towards the fans responsible for the racism.
Parejo believes that actions like those taken by Vinicius are unnecessary and that professional footballers should maintain a higher standard.
Drawing from his own encounters with insults from fans in stadiums, Parejo shared that he has faced similar situations but chose not to engage or react in the same manner.
Speaking on Vinicius’ response, Parejo remarked (as reported by Madrid Zone), “Vinicius attitude? I have been in stadiums where I was insulted, but I didn’t confront them or make gestures. I think that is uncalled for. A footballer should rise above it. He’s in the wrong.”