Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has issued a heartfelt apology for his behaviour during Sunday’s El Clasico, where he reacted angrily to being substituted in the second half of their 2–1 win over Barcelona, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian was visibly furious when his number appeared on the substitution board in the 72nd minute, as he made way for compatriot Rodrygo Goes. Cameras captured the 25-year-old shouting,...
La Liga has filed an official complaint with Spain’s National Police following alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forwards Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappu during their league match against Real Oviedo on 24 August, Afrosport reports. The alleged incidents took place at Oviedo’s Carlos Tartiere Stadium, where sections of the crowd are reported to have made monkey chants on several occasions. The league submitted its...
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has once again omitted Neymar from his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September, Afrosport reports. It marked the second time the Italian has left out the Santos forward since taking over as Brazil manager in May. Neymar has struggled with fitness issues, missing out on selection after suffering a thigh injury in April. He has not featured for...
Real Madrid recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over RB Salzburg in Philadelphia on Thursday to finish top of Group H in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos came into the game at Lincoln Financial Field off the back of a 3-1 win over Mexican side Pachuca with 10 men in Charlotte. Victory against Salzburg was going to guarantee top spot and they...
European football governing body UEFA have opened an investigation into four Real Madrid players over “indecent conduct” in the Champions League last 16 against city rivals, Atletico Madrid, Afrosport reports. Star forwards Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos all face potential punishment for gestures they made during the tie. According to Spanish media, Aleti reported the incident to UEFA last week, and the...
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