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Man Utd's Raphael Varane sends out strong message to Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid superstar breaks down in tears ahead of Brazil's clash with Spain

On Monday, the Real Madrid star was addressing a press conference when he suddenly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-breaks-down-tears-racial-abuse-brazil-spain/blt92eae6de663576e9#csf0c7d06e49989d31" target="_blank">broke into tears</a> after being asked about the constant racism he has faced in Spain. Now, Manchester United defender and Vinicius' former team-mate Varane has backed the Brazilian by sharing a strong message on social media.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Taking to X, Varane wrote: "You are powerful. You are special @vinijr. Your dreams and inspiration are stronger than any words that can ever be used against you."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You are powerful. You are special <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinijr</a> ✊🏾 Your dreams and inspiration are stronger than any words that can ever be used against you. <a href="https://t.co/a47MWEDRHa">pic.twitter.com/a47MWEDRHa</a>— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) <a href="https://twitter.com/raphaelvarane/status/1772302104977154409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT RAPHAEL VARANE SAID

Since moving to Spain in 2018, the winger has had to face countless racist attacks from rival fans and in some cases from leading figures within Spanish football and the media. It has certainly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-fight-against-racism/bltadb581cbaa456a5c" target="_blank">taken a toll on the 23-year-old</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Los Blancos player will be next seen in action on Tuesday at Real's home Santiago Bernabeu stadium as Spain host Brazil in an international friendly.

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?

Man Utd's Raphael Varane sends out strong message to Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid superstar breaks down in tears ahead of Brazil's clash with Spain | Goal.com US

Raphael Varane sent out a strong supportive message for Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian broke down in tears during a press conference.

Man Utd&apos;s Raphael Varane sends out strong message to Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid superstar breaks down in tears ahead of Brazil&apos;s clash with Spain

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