Vinicius Junior

“I always thank football for giving me the chance to do great things for people in my hometown.”

“I have the dream of one day wearing the shirt of Brazil's Selecao.”

“I believe and I want to do everything so that things can change because many people in Spain, the majority, are not racist, although there is a small group that ends up affecting the image of a country where people live very well.”

“Every moment we have with our fans, we enjoy it.”

“I've thought so much about leaving La Liga, but if I did I would prove the racists right.”

“I've been a Flamengo fan since I was little.”

“At 23 years old, I have to teach many Spaniards what racism is.”

“Of course I know that all Real Madrid fans dream of Mbappe. Not just Madrid, but fans of all teams.”

“Racism is very sad and with every news story I feel sadder. It's happening a lot in Spain, but also all over the world.”

“Whenever rival fans do things, it gives me more strength to play a great game.”

“Nobody wants to lose in training.”

“The great Ronaldo Nazario talks a lot about him, he tells me that Ancelotti is also the best coach he had in his career. Being with Ancelotti every day I see that. That's why he is so respected.”

“I am a fan of Marcelo and of everyone who has always been helping me off the field and giving me advice. I am always rooting for them.”

“I want to reach my goals and make my family proud.”

“I learn a lot from more experienced players because they have already been through a lot more than I have. I always tell them that I prefer to listen than to speak.”

“Every day, I say thank you for being blessed with the gift of playing football.”

“Modric is a great player. He's taught me a lot - not just on the pitch but off it too. I'm very happy that I know him and that I get to see him every day. He's not just a great player, but a great person too.”

“I've evolved tactically and lose the ball less.”

“The most important part of football is when you score. I always try to show my happiness on the pitch to the people who are watching.”

“Because people are not punished, they feel like they can keep saying things about the colour of my skin to try to affect how I play. But they could try to do that in other ways, and I wouldn't have a problem with that.”