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Vinicius Jr

Brazilian winger for Real Madrid who scored in Brazil's 1-1 World Cup draw against Morocco in June 2026.

2026-04-282026-06-15

In coverage

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The issue of players covering their mouths became high profile in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni raised his shirt while speaking to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during a Champions League game.

    Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Vinicius Jr goal rescues Brazil 1-1 draw against Morocco

    Vinicius Jr scored in the 37th minute to earn Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after Brazil fell behind to Ismael Saibari's goal in the 21st minute.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Carlo Ancelotti takes Brazil coaching role as first foreign World Cup manager

    Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Goalkeeper tactical timeouts banned at 2026 World Cup

    FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Real Madrid beats Sevilla with Vinicius Jr goal

    Vinicius Jr scored the winning goal as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1–0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, securing back-to-back league wins for the first time since March.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid after 13 years

    Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. FIFA extends Prestianni's homophobic conduct ban worldwide

    FIFA has extended Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to have worldwide effect, meaning he could miss his country's opening World Cup matches if selected. The Benfica player was originally banned by UEFA for directing a slur at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a February Champions League playoff clash.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Mbappe's yacht trip sparks fan backlash and "Mbappe out" petition

    Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. FIFA extends Prestianni's ban to cover World Cup matches

    Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received a worldwide ban for abusing Vinicius Jr, extending his UEFA six-match suspension to cover Argentina's first two World Cup matches if he is selected. The 20-year-old admitted to homophobic language towards Real Madrid's Vinicius during a Champions League match in February.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Barcelona poised to win La Liga title in El Clásico

    Real Madrid's victory over Espanyol means Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title with only a draw against their rivals in El Clásico next Sunday. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 11 points and could break the record for the biggest title-winning margin if they win their final four games.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. FIFA approves red card for mouth-covering during confrontations

    FIFA and the International Football Association Board approved two law amendments in Vancouver: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations or who leave the pitch in protest at referee decisions can now face red cards. Both changes have been approved as competition opt-ins and will be adopted at this summer's World Cup.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. World Cup players face red card for covering mouths

    Fifa has approved two law amendments for this summer's World Cup: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations may receive a red card, and players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decision can also face a red card. The changes were approved at a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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