Teenagers Lamine Yamal and Endrick took the spotlight as Brazil drew 3-3 with Spain on Tuesday in the “One Skin” international friendly that was set up to highlight the fight against racism after a series of insults aimed at the Real Madrid forward VinÃcius Júnior.
VinÃcius was relatively quiet in a match in which Brazil equalized with a penalty converted by Lucas Paquetá deep into stoppage time after Rodri’s spot kick in the 87th had put Spain ahead.
Endrick's letter to his younger brother...
"In our family, we weren’t born into wealth. We were born into football."
"I don’t know when you will be reading this letter, but right now you are 4 years old, and our lives are changing very fast."
"In the next few months, I am going to Spain to play for Real Madrid — yes, the team that I always pick on PlayStation when you watch me."
"For three generations, and maybe more, our family has chased the dream of football. We have been trying to change our circumstances."
"But now, you can do whatever you want... there is no stress anymore. Thanks to god, mum, dad and football."
"You just enjoy your life how you want brother. That is my gift to you."
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