Vinicius Junior says referees are targeting him and other attacking talents, after receiving a four-match Spanish league ban and missing key games for Real Madrid.
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01Summary
- 01Vinicius was suspended for four Spanish league matches after being sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair and protesting against the referee.
- 02He said he had been fouled 500 times but only seen five red cards issued against opponents.
- 03The Brazil forward named Lamine Yamal and Julian Alvarez as players who also need more protection.
- 04Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League after trailing 3-1, with Vinicius replaced in the 59th minute.
- 05The 26-year-old has scored only two goals this season and will miss Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander and Valencia.
02Why it matters
The suspension affects one of Real Madrid’s key forwards and comes before major league and derby matches. His comments also add to debate over how referees handle fouls on attacking players.
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