Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is navigating a turbulent period both on and off the pitch. Following a direct red card during Saturday night’s 1-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal (October 10, 2026), the Brazilian winger is awaiting news on the duration of his suspension, which could potentially rule him out of the crucial El Clásico against Barcelona on October 25.
The match saw Vinícius start on the bench for the first time this season. Coming on as a substitute, he thought he had doubled Real Madrid's lead in the 70th minute, but VAR intervention led to his ejection after he pulled the hair of Canadian defender Nathan Saliba during the build-up. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho was visibly incensed by the referee's call and subsequently boycotted the post-match press conference.
Compounding his struggles on the pitch, French outlet RMC Network and Brazilian media confirmed that Vinícius has officially separated from his partner, social media influencer Virginia Fonseca (who commands 56 million Instagram followers). A statement issued by Fonseca's press office stated: "There was no disagreement or argument. Their relationship ended purely through mutual consent." The couple had been linked since October 2025, briefly separating in May before reuniting in July and making public appearances together, including at the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix in mid-September.
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