Vinícius receives four-match ban, claims referees target creative players unfairly
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior says he is targeted by referees and wants more protection for creative players after receiving a four-match Spanish league suspension. The Brazil star was banned following a red card for pulling an opponent's hair during Madrid's 4-3 Champions League win over Roma on Wednesday.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 13:49 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
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