Vinicius Junior splits from Virginia Fonseca after his red card
Vinicius Junior is awaiting the suspension that will follow his red card received on Saturday night, while his personal life is experiencing violent upheavals: Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca confirmed, through her entourage, that the couple has officially split.
Red card and suspension
The red card came during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal, ending in a 1-0 victory for the Madrileños. This dismissal could deprive Vinicius of the Clasico scheduled for October 25 against FC Barcelona. The Brazilian player, nicknamed “Vini”, will have to serve the sanction.
Coach José Mourinho, furious at the refereeing decision, chose to boycott the post‑match press conference. He expressed his displeasure without commenting on the player’s personal situation. This attitude reinforces the tense atmosphere surrounding Vinicius.
Official announcement of the breakup
Virginia Fonseca’s press office, which has 56 million followers on Instagram, released a communication to Brazilian media confirming the split. The statement notes that there was “no conflict or dispute”, but simply a “tacit agreement to end their relationship”. Neither of the two parties has spoken yet.
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The couple had been together since October 2025 and often made headlines in Brazil as well as in Spain. Their union has seen several twists: a public breakup in May, followed by a reconciliation in July, then joint appearances at recent events.
Mid‑September, they were spotted hand in hand at the Spanish Grand Prix Formula 1, a moment that did not go unnoticed. This media visibility heightened the attention on their relationship.
On the pitch, “Vini” is experiencing a confidence crisis. After being in the starting lineup for the first time this season, he was substituted a few minutes later, accused of pulling the hair of Canadian Nathan Saliba in the 71st minute.
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If the suspension is applied, Vinicius will miss the Clasico on October 25, depriving Real Madrid of its star winger for this decisive duel.