Dani Carvajal Defends Spain Against Racism Criticism

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has defended Spain against teammate Vinicius Junior's claims that the country should lose its 2030 World Cup hosting rights due to persistent racism. Vinicius, who has faced significant racist abuse, argued that without meaningful improvements, players would feel unsafe, prompting his controversial suggestion to FIFA. Carvajal acknowledged the existence of racism but insisted it is perpetrated by a minority and does not define Spain's cultural diversity. He expressed support for Vinicius and emphasized that the country is working on better protocols to combat racism. Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, also asserted that Spain is not a racist country, highlighting its respect and coexistence. While many support Vinicius’ stance, some officials, including the Mayor of Madrid, have criticized his remarks.