Vinicius Jr broke down in tears when asked about racism in a press conference ahead of Brazil’s clash against Spain.

The Real Madrid star has been the victim of foul racist abuse throughout his time with the Spanish giants.

Vinicius Jr was tearful after being asked about racismCredit: AFP

And as the Brazil forward prepares to play against the country he has lived in since 2018 at the Bernabeu, reporters asked him three questions about the racism he has suffered.

It saw Vinicius Jr break down in tears in an emotional press conference before replying: “I’m sorry.

“I just want to play football, do everything for my club and my family and never see black people suffering.”

He was then clapped by all those in attendance at the press conference.

This month alone has seen Vinicius Jr get targeted horrifically by opposition fans across Spain, including in Real Madrid’s league match against Osasuna on March 16.

There were reports of chants of ‘Die, Vinicius’, while Real Madrid criticised the referee for not including the chants in his match report.

Vinicius Jr also re-posted a video on social media of Atletico Madrid fans jumping and chanting ‘Vinicius chimpanzee’ and the winger was targeted by Atletico and Barcelona fans before Champions League matches that did not even involve Real Madrid.

Last year, Vinicius Jr stopped playing to call out Valencia fans at the Mestella who were racially abusing him from the stands.

Vinicius Jr’s Brazil side are playing Spain at the Bernabeu under the slogan ‘One Skin’ to help combat racismCredit: AFP

Vinicius Jr broke down in tears in a press conference on MondayCredit: AFP

Vinicius Jr has often been targeted by racism in LaLiga, including one incident against Valencia in May 2023Credit: Getty

Spain defender Alex Grimaldo said on Sunday: “We must continue to fight to eradicate racism and it is a daily struggle to prevent players like Vinicius or any other from experiencing episodes of intolerance.”

Meanwhile, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has hit out at fans who racially abuse players.

“The strategy or actions will never be enough until we eradicate this scourge,” Tebas told the Associated Press.

“But I can guarantee that the fight to end racism and any display of hatred inside and outside our stadiums is an absolute priority for LaLiga and the clubs.

“Society in general, and football fans in particular, are increasingly aware that these hateful attitudes are absolutely intolerable, constitute a crime, and have no place in our society.

“It is always necessary to continue fighting for the eradication of any act of hatred inside and outside our stadiums because, although they represent a minority, they tarnish the image of the competition, the sport, and the country in general, and cause irreparable harm to the individuals against whom they are committed.”