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Carvajal Defends Spain’s Image Ahead Of ‘One Skin’ Friendly Against Brazil
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dani Carvajal, the Real Madrid defender, has come out in defense of Spain’s reputation, asserting that the country is not racist, ahead of a highly anticipated friendly against Brazil.
The match, scheduled for Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu, carries the theme “One Skin” and aims to support the fight against racism in football.
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The friendly was arranged in response to the numerous incidents of racial abuse endured by Vinicius Junior, Carvajal’s Real Madrid teammate and Brazil’s star forward. Vinicius has been the target of despicable insults at various stadiums across Spain, prompting widespread outrage and calls for action.
“I don’t think Spain is a racist country,” Carvajal stated during a pre-match press conference. “We have a very high level of integration, I come from a humble neighbourhood, Leganes, and grew up with boys of all types of nationalities. I have a lot of friends with different colour skin.”
Carvajal acknowledged the unfortunate reality that some individuals attend football matches to unleash their frustrations in an “ugly” manner, often targeting players with racist abuse. “Sadly there are people who go to football it seems to let loose all their rage, their anger,” he said. “When it seems that it hurts someone, they do it more and it’s a pity. Those type of people should not be allowed into stadiums because it’s the ugliest thing that exists in sport.”
The friendly against Brazil holds significant importance, as Spain aims to showcase its commitment to combating racism while also preparing for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team coach, emphasized the magnitude of the occasion, stating, “It’s the 10th match Spain have played against Brazil in the history of Spanish football, so it’s very important. When you play a team like Brazil, there’s more focus, tension, people watching.”
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As Carvajal prepares to potentially face his teammate Vinicius on the pitch, he acknowledged the Brazilian’s exceptional quality, saying, “Against a player of that quality it’s hard to have a clear plan because in the end he is capable of overwhelming anyone. We have to try and close him down, not give him space and having help with that will be the key.”
The “One Skin” friendly between Spain and Brazil promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against racism in football, with both teams determined to use the platform to promote unity, respect, and equality.
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