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Vinicius Jr. criticized after Brazil's draw against Australia in friendly

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Vinicius Jr. criticized after Brazil's draw against Australia in friendly

Summary

Vinicius Jr. faced renewed criticism following Brazil's 1-1 friendly draw with Australia on September 26, 2026. An incident during the match went viral, leading to significant discussion and mockery on social media. His form at Real Madrid has been under scrutiny, with fan reactions growing increasingly negative. Despite renewing his contract in August, the pressure is mounting for Vinicius to respond positively on the pitch.

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•Brazil drew 1-1 with Australia in a friendly on September 26.
•Vinicius Jr. has received harsh criticism from fans and commentators.
•Social media mockery intensified following a specific play by Vinicius.
•He renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2032 in August.
•The pressure on his performance continues to escalate amid ongoing scrutiny.

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7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star faces fresh criticism after Australia friendly: ‘Forgotten how to play football’

What they're saying

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Vinicius Jr.’s difficult period at Real Madrid has taken another turn, with a moment from Brazil’s 1-1 friendly draw against Australia becoming the latest talking point surrounding the forward.The...
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