The former goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert, already known for his controversial opinions, did not hold back in his comments on the racist incident that occurred during the Benfica – Real Madrid match, which involved Vinícius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni. The former Paraguayan player defended the young Argentine and pointed to the Brazilian as the instigator of the altercation. In an interview with Radio Rivadavia, Chilavert even used a controversial term to refer to Vinícius. "Why do they want to sacrifice Prestianni in Spain? If the first insult came from the ma…, from Vinícius, who is black," he stated. "The first insult came from the monkey of Vinícius" Jose Luis Chilavert pic.twitter.com/Bv AMJAjh Qz. The former player also questioned why the Real Madrid forward is frequently involved in conflicts, unlike his teammates. "90% of the Madrid players are black, how come they never have problems and Vinícius has issues with everyone?" he asked. Chilavert also accused the Brazilian of being inconsistent in his fight against discrimination for not denouncing police violence in Brazilian stadiums against foreign fans. Staying true to his direct style, Chilavert reiterated his solidarity with Prestianni, asking that the young player not be sanctioned and assuring that Vinícius "is the first to insult everyone." For the former goalkeeper, figures like Vinícius or Mbappé — whom he personally insulted with a long-standing rumor that he "lives with a transvestite," referring to the alleged romance the Frenchman had with the trans model Ines Rau in 2023 — are not role models in a sport that, in his opinion, has lost its original essence. Chilavert also expressed his dissatisfaction with the modernization of football. "Football is a rectangle where men play, and we used to say everything to each other before. Since they put microphones and more cameras, football has become effeminate," he criticized.
Chilavert Defends Prestianni Luis Chilavert remains central to this story.
Chilavert Defends Prestianni Luis Chilavert remains central to this story.
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