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Vinicius Rages at Referees: Protect Me, Yamal and Alvarez
Vinicius said referees protect some players more than others and cited 500 fouls against him while urging more protection for skillful attackers.
- Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior learned of a four-match ban on Wednesday as he arrived at the stadium before the Champions League match against Roma, catching the club off guard.
- Following the October 10, 2026, match against Villarreal, Vinicius received a red card; he disputed the severity, saying, "I didn't say a single offensive word to the referee."
- Vinicius claimed he has been fouled 500 times with only five red cards issued, stating, "Players who do things differently on the pitch need protecting," naming Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
- The ban sidelines Vinicius for the home match against Sevilla and the following week's trip to face Barcelona, plus away games at Racing Santander and Valencia.
- While acknowledging his scoring slump, the 26-year-old expressed "no doubt" he will regain form, while Madrid coach Mourinho emphasized Endrick's performance helped the team "shift the dynamic.
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Vinícius Jr. lamented that referees do not protect more talented players, and in return receive cards more often.
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The Independent (US)Vinicius Jr accuses referees of targeting him as he speaks out after being banned
Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico after being handed a four-match suspension
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Vinícius Júnior says he's being targeted by referees, wants more protection for talented players
Vinícius Júnior is not happy with how he is being treated by referees and wants more protection for talented players like himself, Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez. Vinícius spoke out after Real Madrid’s 4-3 come-from-behind win at Roma in the…
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