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Real Madrid planning a huge show of support for Vinicius during Rayo Vallecano clash
Vinicius Jr has been a hot topic in football this week after he was a victim of racial abuse in the game against Valencia.
The forward has since received unwavering support from prominent sporting figures across the world, including the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Rio Ferdinand, and Ronaldinho, among others. Even the Pele Foundation has shown support to the dejected attacker.
Even Real Madrid have submitted a formal complaint against the incident, to the Prosecutor’s Office in Spain.
Now, according to Diario AS, Real Madrid are planning a huge show of support for Vinicius in tomorrow’s game against Rayo Vallecano.
The Spanish giants will display a club banner condemning racism and back Vinicius, who has been a subject of racism numerous times this season.
The stadium will erupt particularly in the 20th minute, matching Vinicius’ shirt number. However, it must be noted that the Brazilian will not be involved in the action. Due to the red card against Valencia, the attacker is facing a suspension.
It is unclear how many matches the Brazilian will be missing out due to suspension. He will be present in the stadium nonetheless and will witness the show of support.
It is worth noting that there were speculations over Vinicius’ future at the club, which put PSG on high alert. Although it was soon revealed that the forward does not plan on leaving the club, Real Madrid are leaving no stone unturned in keeping the player happy at the Bernabeu despite the constant attacks.
The morning after the game against Valencia, Florentino Perez had a meeting with the Brazilian, who appears happy at the Bernabeu and is likely to continue at the club in the years to come.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
