Vinicius the child… from sympathy to disapproval International sport

Al Malaeb Newspaper – Brazilian star Vinicius Junior is still top of the table at Real Madrid as he has become a source of trouble recently.

Vinicius caused controversy during the match against Valencia last Friday in the La Liga championship, where he was shown a straight red card and noted that the match ended in a 2-1 victory for the Merengues.

A shameful incident

The expulsion came after goalkeeper Stoll Dimitrievski provoked the Brazilian winger by grabbing his shirt as he fell to the ground, and the Real Madrid player then got up to respond to him by shoving him in the face.

Press reports indicate that Vinicius' punishment could lead to a suspension of at least four matches, and this will depend on the match referee's report.

If Vinicius is suspended for four matches, this will include all local competitions and could mean he misses the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti explicitly announced at the post-match press conference that his club would appeal against Vinicius' expulsion, which he considers unjustified.

Previous disagreement

A Spanish press release showed that the tension between Vinicius and goalkeeper Dimitrievsky did not occur for the first time, because an argument had previously taken place between them.

The dispute between Vinicius and Dimitrievski goes back more than a year, most notably in the match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, on November 5, 2023, at the Bernabéu, which ended in a goalless draw.

During the match, the confrontation between the players witnessed noticeable tensions that were repeated over the course of 90 minutes, especially after a strong clash between Vinicius and Dimitrievskiy, which left the latter with a knee injury.

This situation made it necessary for the match to be stopped before the goalkeeper received medical treatment, and during the stop an altercation took place between the players, which was the most prominent event in the match.

After the resumption of play, the cameras of the Movistar channel captured Vinicius approaching Dimitrievski and addressing him with words that sparked controversy, saying: “You and I are standing outside… You and I are standing outside,” which increased the tension even further. realm.

Previous sympathy

The irony is that last year's match between Real Madrid and Valencia made everyone in Spain sympathize with Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid's match against Valencia in May 2024 at the Mestalla Stadium witnessed one of the most controversial moments in the world of football, as the Brazilian star was subjected to racist chants from bat fans.

The incident began in the second half, when the match was stopped due to racist abuse directed at Vinicius, as reports indicated that the fans were singing racist chants denigrating the player based on the color of his skin, occasionally causing widespread discontent led. the field.

Vinicius' reaction was clear as he gestured with his hand to the fans involved, prompting the referee to suspend the match for a few minutes in accordance with approved anti-racism protocols.

However, the atmosphere escalated after a clash between Vinicius and some Valencia players, and the Samba star was shown a red card, causing much controversy over its fairness.

The incident was met with widespread solidarity with the player, both from his colleagues at Real Madrid and from international sporting and political figures.

The Royal Club issued an official statement condemning the racist behavior and demanding strict penalties be imposed on those involved.

Vinicius also described the Spanish League as 'an environment suffering from racism' and called for immediate action to eradicate the phenomenon.

The international reaction was not long in coming, as FIFA expressed its full support for Vinicius, while some called for sanctions to be imposed on clubs that fail to control their fans.

The Spanish League also confirmed its commitment to continue the investigation, and some of those involved were later identified and banned from entering the stadiums.