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Real Madrid ace Vinicius Junior's behavior drew anger from fans.
Sports media 'Vine Sports' did not meet expectations (of fans) in terms of not only performance but also attitude against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on the 11th (Korea time). A photo that heated up social media has been at the center of controversy. A photograph is worth a thousand words,' he reported.
Real suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinals against PSG at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on the 10th (Korea time). Vinicius started as a flanker and was replaced by Brahim Díaz in the 19th minute of the second half without much performance.
Vinícius was replaced by a poor performance. Seemed disconnected, lethargic and indifferent. There were a few dribbles, endless complaints, and not even a shining moment. Director Xavi Alonso noticed Vinicius's body language and immediately replaced it. 'The real drama unfolded a few minutes after the replacement. The footage captured Vinicius, from Brazil, smiling nonchalantly on the bench as if he were hanging out with friends on a sunny afternoon,' it said.
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According to the media, fans who encountered the photo poured out sharp criticism at Vinicius. He pointed out that there is a lack of respect for the team at a time when the team is dragged to 0-3 helplessly. "Viniscius doesn't care about the team. "Sell it off. "There's no affection for the team. "
Vinicius, who once surpassed the Ballon d'Or, played in 43 games throughout the 2024-2025 season, scoring only 14 goals and 11 assists. 'Vine Sports' is a poor record for a player who was expected to lead the team after Karim Benzema, who left the team. Real need the best form. It's not just a player who hugs the bench and smiles while the team is collapsing,' he wrote.
Real relied on newcomer Gonzalo Garcia's 'one-man show' at the Club World Cup. Vinicius, who seemed to have lost his unique rhythm after failing to win the Ballon d'Or, scored one goal and one assist. Kylian Mbappe, the top scorer in the Real team this season, was unable to raise his hand due to injury. He also remained silent in the game against his former team PSG.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
