"On a night of chaos in Lisbon, when numerous competing claims were made and we still actually have to wait for an investigation on the incident involving Gianluca Prestianni, one issue should never be confused or obfuscated."
"Vinicius Jr has never been in any way responsible, nor has he "provoked", any racist abuse he has suffered."
"The argument over whether he "helps himself" should just never come into the picture."
A chaotic night in Lisbon produced numerous competing claims while an investigation into the incident involving Gianluca Prestianni remains pending. One clear point must remain: Vinicius Jr has never been responsible for any racist abuse directed at him. He did not provoke the abuse in any way. Questions framing the victim as partly responsible or suggesting he "helps himself" are inappropriate and irrelevant. Responsibility for racist abuse rests with those who perpetrate it. Focus should remain on establishing facts through investigation and rejecting victim-blaming narratives.
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