For the 1st time, Brazil Wore Black In Support of Racial Justice
Platers pose before an international friendly soccer match between Brazil and Guinea at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Brazil played Guinea in a friendly international on Saturday wearing an all-black uniform as a protest against racism in place of their traditional yellow and green jerseys.
After being the recipient of numerous racial taunts this season, Vinicius Junior, a Brazilian striker for Real Madrid, made the forceful action.
The game is being played in Barcelona at Espanyol’s 40,000-seat stadium, where Brazil’s attacking line is led by 22-year-old Vinicius and his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo.
Except for goalkeepers, this is the first time in Brazil’s history that they have donned all-black uniforms.
“Com racismo nao tem jogo” (Without racism, there is no game) is the campaign’s catchphrase, and it is supported by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
The Spanish and Brazilian football federations announced earlier this week their intention to play a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism in response to the abuse of Vinicius Junior that sparked anger throughout the world.
