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
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.
pervades - to spread through something or somewhere, like a bad smell
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
forfeits - being forced to lose a match because because of bad behaviour or not showing up