Vinicius Jr. conspiracy theories gain traction on Brazilian social media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Vinicius Jr. faces bizarre conspiracy theories on Brazilian social media, alleging he was replaced by a body double. These claims have emerged amid scrutiny of his recent performances, with the Real Madrid forward scoring only once in eight appearances this season. Two sides of the theory link tattoos and changes in Vinicius' facial appearance to the allegations, but both he and Real Madrid have ignored the speculation. As scrutiny mounts, Vinicius encounters a more difficult relationship with some fans, underscored by boos during matches. His camp has chosen to remain silent on the matter.
- •Vinicius Jr. criticized for just one goal in eight games this season.
- •Bizarre theories claim he was replaced by a body double.
- •Speculation links his changing appearance to the conspiracy.
- •Real Madrid and Vinicius' camp have ignored the claims.
- •Vinicius experiences boos from some sections of fans.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Vinicius’ camp and Real Madrid are ignoring bizarre ‘duplicate’ claims on social media – report
"A bizarre conspiracy theory surrounding Vinicius Jr. has spread across Brazilian social media, with online users falsely claiming that the Real Madrid forward disappeared and was replaced by a body do...
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