""At the end of the day, we're people, we're human - we're not machines. Look at what happened with Araujo," said Real goalkeeper Courtois. "In the end, everyone ends up like that. But if you look at what happened after [Barcelona's] game against Chelsea, the abuse he [Araujo] received on social media and all that... that's where it all starts.""
""I like the banter in games, but I don't think it always has to involve insults," he said. "It creates a good atmosphere, but I think there's been a bit of a lack of respect, because we're human beings.""
""three-goal" gesture"
Thibaut Courtois urged spectators to show greater respect after Vinicius Jr was targeted by rival supporters during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Athletic Club in Bilbao. The Brazilian reacted with a "three-goal" gesture during the match. Vinicius has faced racist abuse in Spain, with five people given suspended prison sentences for incidents from 2022. Ronald Araujo was granted a leave of absence to prioritise his mental health after online abuse. Courtois stressed that players are human, accepted banter but said insults cross a line, and called for stronger action against discrimination and personal attacks. Real sit one point behind Barcelona.
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