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Real Madrid sets plan to support Vinicius Jr. amid scrutiny

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Real Madrid sets plan to support Vinicius Jr. amid scrutiny

Summary

Real Madrid has implemented a strategy to manage the increasing attention on Vinicius Jr. The club, along with coach Jose Mourinho, aims to defend the forward publicly while advising him to control his reactions privately. The approach emphasizes focusing on performance instead of external distractions. After recent matches, Madrid backed their stance on Vinicius's treatment, highlighting ongoing harassment and contrasting it with the support received by other players. The club expects Vinicius to let them handle conflicts while he concentrates on his game.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid publicly defends Vinicius Jr. from unfair targeting
•Mourinho encourages Vinicius to manage his reactions
•Recent incidents highlight ongoing challenges for Vinicius
•Madrid contrasts treatment of Vinicius with other players
•Strategy aims to keep Vinicius focused on football

Latest Updates

7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Protect him publicly, calm him privately – Real Madrid and Mourinho have a plan in place to protect superstar forward

What they're saying

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Real Madrid have decided how they want to deal with the growing attention around Vinicius Jr., and the plan has two clear sides.Publicly, the club and Jose Mourinho are prepared to defend the Brazilia...
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