“Baile Donde Quieras”: The Global Politics of Black Dance in Football
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Published online on April 02, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Sport and Social Issues, Ahead of Print.
On September 16, 2022, Real Madrid footballer Vinícius Jr. posted on social media to push back against racist responses to his dance goal celebrations, stating, “I won’t stop dancing. Whether at the Sambodrome, at the Bernabéu or wherever.” In this ...
On September 16, 2022, Real Madrid footballer Vinícius Jr. posted on social media to push back against racist responses to his dance goal celebrations, stating, “I won’t stop dancing. Whether at the Sambodrome, at the Bernabéu or wherever.” In this ...