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Mourinho criticizes timing of Vinicius ban before Roma clash

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Mourinho criticizes timing of Vinicius ban before Roma clash

Summary

Jose Mourinho criticized the Spanish football authorities for announcing Vinicius Junior's four-match suspension hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Roma on October 14. Vinicius received the ban due to a red card received in a La Liga match against Villarreal. Mourinho expressed concerns that the decision disrupted team preparations and showed a lack of respect. He also slammed the scheduling of upcoming matches, indicating dissatisfaction with the demands placed on his team. Despite these issues, Real Madrid made a comeback to win 4-3 against Roma after trailing earlier in the match.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho called the timing of the ban 'shameless.'
•Vinicius was suspended after being sent off against Villarreal.
•Real Madrid overcame a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 against Roma.
•Mourinho criticized the match scheduling around national team breaks.
•Mourinho called for greater respect for teams and players.

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10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision

What they're saying

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Jose Mourinho hit out at the "shameless" decision by Spanish football authorities to announce that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior had been slapped with a four-match ban just hours before their Champions League clash with Roma kicked off.Mourinho said: "Do you think it's normal that a player from a Spanish team, who has to play a match that is also important for Spanish football, that two hours before the match a player knows he's been given a four-match suspension?
— Yahoo Sports

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