Vinicius Jr Handed Four-Match Ban over Hair Pull Incident
The disciplinary committee said two matches were for violent conduct and two for protests, ruling him out of league games against Barcelona and Sevilla.
- 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 Júnior says he’s being targeted by referees, wants more protection for talented players
MADRID (AP) — 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 Champions League on Wednesday. The Brazil forward also acknowledged he is going...
Vinícius Júnior says he's being targeted by referees, wants more
MADRID (AP) — 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
The star Brazilian received a four-game disqualification the previous day.
Vinícius Júnior Handed Four-match Ban, Set to Miss El Clásico Against Barcelona
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match suspension following his sending-off during the club’s LaLiga victory over Villarreal, ruling him out of this month’s El Clásico against Barcelona. Sports News | Vinícius Júnior Handed Four-match Ban, Set to Miss El Clásico Against Barcelona.
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