Ancelotti: “Spain is not a racist country but there is racism”

How could it be otherwise, the episode of racism experienced by Vinicius in Mestalla last Sunday it was the only topic of conversation in the Valdebebas press room where Ancelotti was very clear on the subject. “The protocol is out of date.”

Ancelotti’s first plea

“Vinicius is a victim of what is happening. He is a victim who sometimes passes by the perpetrator because it is said that he is teasing but it should be clarified that he is the victim but they are also the fans who are acting in a heavy. By the way, when I am referring to the Mestalla stadium I’m not talking about 46,000 people, just a group. I agree with what Xavi said who I think is a role model. Why do we have a habit of swearing on football pitches. ? This has to stop It’s happening to Xavi to Vinicius in everything. Behind the benches everything happens. They call you gay, they call you son of a dog, let your mother die. And now we have a chance to stop all this. I hope LaLiga, the Federation and the referees performed their job well. And I also have to say that Spain is not racist but there is racism and it has to end.”

leave the stadium

“I think I can regret having continued on the field but I asked him and Vinicius wanted to continue but in the future we can do it, yes, it’s one more measure, but it’s not my responsibility and hopefully I don’t have to come. to that responsibility because there is a judge in the field”

Judicial measures against racists

“Publicizing the name and surname of those involved could be one of the steps that can be taken to try to solve this problem. The authorities did not gain real awareness and made a mistake.”

state of mind of Vinicius

“Vinicius is not losing his spirit. He has a blow so he did not train but his life is normal. We are waiting to see what sanction they will give him.”

The next day Vinicius outside Madrid

“He knows very well that Vinicius’ future has to be here and the reality of leaving is not in his head. He feels that he wants to work for Real Madrid because he is in love with the club.”

I support Vinicius

“Vinicius is very sad and he knows that everyone supports him. He has unconditional support and he is very calm.”

Frustration with management

“Condemnation is not because we have judged enough for a long time but after judgment you have to act and it has not been done. It is a problem of racism and insult. There are countries where you do not insult yourself . In England, don’t insult them because this issue is resolved well. It’s true that there are isolated cases of racism but there are no police in the stadiums. Here it seems like we’re going to war with trucks everywhere. What is this?”

penalties

“I’m waiting to see what happens. I hope something happens and I’m worried because it has to be a time to talk about it because we love football and we like it to be clean. Here I look at the Federation and LaLiga and intelligence of all football fans and education”.

Protocol opinion

“The protocol is obsolete because the insults start when the bus arrives. It’s not even 46,000 and I apologize if it was understood that I said that but it’s not even 2 or 3 and that’s when the protocol should have started.”

Vinicius, best player

“The fact that in recent years Vinicius has become more prominent makes them see him as an enemy and that can happen in sport but being insulted because of it is something else.”

VAR images

“The manipulation of an image is quite serious. I don’t know if they forgot or manipulated them in the VAR. Obviously Vinicius was attacked by the goalkeeper and by Hugo Duro and if you have an attack you have to defend yourself. And if used they have us, there should be Gone from the stadium is another matter. We could have stopped the game. This is an important moment to take drastic measures.”