Can football stop the hate? A talented young player touched the world's heart after he broke down in tears at a press conference, following years of racist abuse.
Tears of a sports genius hounded for his race
Staying strong: Famous for his pace and dribbling ability, Vinícius Júnior says will not give in to racism. Glossary
Prodigiously - Tremendously, or very able.
Philanthropist - Someone who donates generously to good causes. American philanthropy has been very important in creating a positive image of the US around the world.
Deluge - A large downpour of rain, from the Latin verb for wash away.
Grassroots - The ordinary or common people involved in a cause, movement or organisation.
Apartheid - A system of legally-enshrined racial discrimination and oppression which existed in South Africa from 1948 until the 1990s. It denied non-white South Africans basic human rights.
Pervasive - Noticeable everywhere or in everything.
perpetuated - made to continue
Fifa - The Federation Internationale de Football Association is the world's highest governing body of association football.