Barcelona Footballer Raphinha Accuses Disneyland Paris of Racism Over Son's Treatment

Barcelona footballer Raphinha has publicly accused Disneyland Paris of racism after a mascot allegedly ignored his two-year-old son, Gael, while hugging other children. The incident was captured on video and shared by Raphinha on social media, where he expressed anger and called the park employees "disgraceful" for what he described as snubbing his son, suggesting racial bias since all the white children received hugs. Raphinha, who was with the Brazilian national team at the time, has a history of speaking out against racism, notably displaying an anti-racism message during a 2023 Barcelona match. Despite Raphinha's accusations and the widespread attention the videos received, Disneyland Paris has not issued any official response. The situation has sparked broader discussion about racism in sports and society, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by players and their families. Raphinha is expected to continue his international duties before returning to club play with Barcelona.