Barcelona have apologized to Vinícius Junior after a club director posted on social media that the treatment he receives is “not racism” and that he deserves a “slap for being a clown.”
Fan violence has made workplace safety a growing concern for footballers, who are having to deal with flares and missiles being hurled from the stands, pitch invaders and verbally abusive supporters, a FIFPRO report said.
Barcelona forward Raphinha will return to bolster Brazil’s attack after being named in their squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.
