Idriss Kameni: Cameroon Legend Blames Vinicius Jr's Attitude for Continuous Racist Abuse

Idriss Kameni: Cameroon Legend Blames Vinicius Jr's Attitude for Continuous Racist Abuse

Lukman Mumuni
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Idriss Kameni has commented on Vinicius Jr's constant racist abuse
  • The Cameroonian goalkeeper returned to Spain to sign for Antequera
  • Kameni said he is also open to a return to the Indomitable Lions side

Former Espanyol and Malaga goalkeeper, Idriss Carlos Kameni has waded into the issue of racism in Spain amid the continuous abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.

The Brazilian star was racially abused last season in a La Liga game between Los Blancos and Valencia, leading to a back-and-forth with Spanish football authorities.

Eventually, seven people were arrested and questioned for their involvement in the abuse of the player.

Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti leads Vinicius Junior off the field; Cameroon legend, Carlos Kameni in action.
Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti leads Vinicius Junior off the field; Cameroon legend, Carlos Kameni believes he is attracting racial abuse through his attitude. Credit: @LaLigaExtra/ Getty Images.
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Recently, in the game between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the Brazilian was reportedly abused again by fans.

Kameni, who returned to Spain to sign for lower-tier side Antequerra, believes Vinicius' attitude also contributes to how fans treat him and advised the winger to take a calmer approach.

"If he had a different attitude, I think a little bit yes; that’s why when you talk to people about Vinicius, they tell you that he is provocative. There you see that it is more because of his attitude than anything else because there are many black players in the league who do not suffer from it every weekend," he told Relevo.
"Many times when there is a problem, not fighting does not mean that you are not right. Silence solves many things," Karmeni added.

The 39-year-old spent 13 years in Spain, playing for Espanyol and Malaga before moving to Turkey in 2017 to sign for Fenerbache, per Transfermarkt.

Having joined Antequera last month as a free agent, Kameni does not look like hanging up his gloves anytime soon.

Idriss Kameni opened to Cameroon return

Sports Brief also reported on goalkeeper, Kameni availing himself again for Cameroon ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

The 39-year-old has joined Spanish third-tier side Antequera CF, making his debut in the 5-2 win against Recreativo Granada on November 5.

Kameni has not been part of the Indomitable Lions team since the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but said he would play if called upon.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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