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Vini Jr 'sorry' after red card for hair pull

Vinícius Júnior apologizes after being ejected for hair pull in Real Madrid's win over Villarreal.

Last verified 2026-10-11 18:36 UTC
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Key facts

  • Vinícius Júnior was red-carded for pulling an opponent's hair in a LaLiga match.
  • The incident occurred in the 90th minute of the match.
  • Vinícius Júnior apologized to his Real Madrid teammates and fans after the game.

What remains unknown

  • The exact circumstances of the red card are unclear.

Source check

1 cited source: ESPN

Verified update

Vinícius Júnior has apologized to his Real Madrid teammates and fans after being red-carded for pulling an opponent's hair in a dramatic, off-the-bench cameo during his team's LaLiga win over Villarreal on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 90th minute of the match. Vinícius Júnior was substituted into the game in the 84th minute and made an impact, but his actions in the final minutes of the game led to his ejection.

The exact circumstances of the red card are unclear.

SourcesESPN

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