Mourinho advises Vinicius Jr to manage emotions amid bullying claims
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Jose Mourinho, manager of Real Madrid, emphasized the need for Vinicius Jr to maintain emotional control during games. This comes after Vinicius received a yellow card for arguing with Espanyol’s midfielder Cala in Real Madrid's 2-1 La Liga opening victory. Mourinho stated that the Brazilian winger has faced ongoing bullying throughout his career, which he believes has led to provoking reactions from opponents. Mourinho advised Vinicius to be cautious with his on-field behavior, especially regarding goal celebrations, to avoid further provocation and ensure he stays on the pitch. They discussed strategies to navigate the hostility he faces from both players and crowds.
- •Mourinho calls for Vinicius Jr to have emotional control.
- •Vinicius received a yellow card against Espanyol.
- •Mourinho says Vinicius has faced bullying throughout his career.
- •Mourinho discussed the impact of Vinicius's reactions on the field.
- •Real Madrid won their La Liga opener 2-1.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — Mourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions
"José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better. Mourinho, looking much calmer at the start of his second stint as Real Madrid coach, said Tuesday that he thinks Vinícius is being unfairly targeted, but the star forward can do better when reacting to provocations. “There is on the field and off the field,” Mourinho said.
"Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.
"Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:55 AMMourinho says Vinícius Júnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
José Mourinho, once known for his fiery personality and frequent touchline outbursts, wants to help Vinícius Júnior control his emotions better. Mourinho, looking much calmer at the start of his second stint as Real Madrid coach, said Tuesday that he thinks Vinícius is being unfairly targeted, but the star forward can do better when reacting to provocations. “There is on the field and off the field,” Mourinho said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:44 AMMourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions
Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 11:40 AMMourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions
Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.
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