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Why is Vinicius trending?

Updated 11/10/2026, 09:32:47 UTC

Vinicius is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

SportsSky Sports2m ago

Crazy scenes! Vinicius Jr SENT OFF and has goal disallowed for hair pull!

Vinicius Junior had a goal disallowed after his hair pull on Villarreal midfielder Nathan Saliba - and was then given a red card after it was checked by VAR.

WorldAl Jazeera4h ago

Vinicius apologises for hair-pull red card but could miss El Clasico

Real Madrid forward has a goal disallowed, is sent off for the hair-pull offence and could miss the next three games.

WorldAl Jazeera12h ago

Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 but Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior sent off for pulling Villarreal player's hair in 1-0 La Liga victory.

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