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Vinicius Junior told he is 'not unpopular in Spain because of his race' after 2030 World Cup remarks as Real Madrid star sees 'maturity' questioned in ignorant rant from La Liga legend

<p>The Real Madrid star recently spoke out suggesting the 2030 World Cup - set to be co-hosted by Spain - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-star-vinicius-junior-insists-spain-should-be-stripped-2030-world-cup-hosting-if-no-progress-racism/bltd8f566a198a1e10a" target="_blank">should be moved if the country cannot eradicate racist abuse</a> from the game, as players should be made to feel safe on the pitch. Former Spain international Canizares has responded with an ignorant rant against the Brazil winger, claiming he is "not popular" in the country because of his lack of "maturity" rather than his race.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking on <em>Cadena Cope'</em>s 'El Partidazo' show, the ex-goalkeeper said: "If Vinicius is not very popular in Spain it is not because of his race. He already made a mistake saying that the whole of Mestalla was racist and now he is doing it again. It is a question of maturity, I prefer to listen to [Dani] Carvajal or [Luis] De la Fuente. It is not because of his race, I promise."</p>

WHAT CANIZARES SAID

<p>Vinicius Jr. has always been outspoken when it comes to race issues in Europe, having been subjected to vile abuse from rival fans throughout his time at Santiago Bernabeu, but even some of his Real Madrid team-mates disagree with him on this issue.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dani-carvajal-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-world-cup-2030-call/blt9328c3d7b5a7d90f#cse37c1ec6468d73fa" target="_blank"> Carvajal hit back at the 24-year-old</a>, insisting Spain is not a racist nation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>For now, Vinicius will be focusing on his duties with Brazil before returning to Real Madrid. The Selecao face Paraguay in their next 2026 World Cup qualifier, having beaten Ecuador 1-0 last time out to move up to fourth in the CONMEBOL qualifying table.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?

Vinicius Junior told he is 'not unpopular in Spain because of his race' after 2030 World Cup remarks as Real Madrid star sees 'maturity' questioned in ignorant rant from La Liga legend | Goal.com India

Former Real Madrid and Valencia goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has rubbished Vinicius Junior&apos;s comments about potentially moving the 2030 World Cup.

Vinicius Junior told he is &apos;not unpopular in Spain because of his race&apos; after 2030 World Cup remarks as Real Madrid star sees &apos;maturity&apos; questioned in ignorant rant from La Liga legend