07-07-2020 13:32 via theguardian.com

Juninho Pernambucano: 'There are thousands of George Floyds in Brazil'

The former Lyon midfielder on racism, his country’s unravelling under Jair Bolsonaro and how Brazilians are taught to think only about moneyLike so many other footballers and former professionals, Juninho Pernambucano could easily stay silent and not discuss the more important issues in life. But that, according to the former Lyon player and Brazil international, would be a betrayal of his principles.We have been talking for 30 minutes when he breaks down in tears for the first time during
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