WATCH: Brazilians Rally at Spanish Consulate in Support of Vini Jr.

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Black Brazilians and their allies protested outside the Spanish consulate in São Paulo, in a show of solidarity for homegrown soccer star Vini Jr.

Vini Jr., 22, has been subjected to racist chants and gestures in several incidents while playing professionally for Spanish soccer club Real Madrid in recent months. 7 people have been detained by authorities in Spain in connection to allegations of racial abuse against him.


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