Vinicius Jr.’s Surprising Post on ‘X’
Real Madrid dominated Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s team came out determined from the first minute and quickly took the lead, scoring within the first four minutes. Kylian Mbappé sealed the tie with a hat-trick. The atmosphere at the Bernabéu was electric, heightened by the tension following the banner displayed by Madrid fans at the Etihad, making the night even more special.
Rodrygo Goes posted a picture with the Ballon d’Or and the caption “stop crying your heart out,” a clear reference to the controversy surrounding the award ceremony. When Florentino Pérez learned that Vinicius Jr. would not win the trophy, he reportedly instructed the Madrid delegation not to attend the event in Paris. The image and message resonated deeply with many fans, marking a memorable moment.
Vinicius Jr.’s Social Media Message
While it was clarified that the banner was aimed at Florentino Pérez and not Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian forward still chose to address the situation immediately after the victory.
With emotions running high and adrenaline pumping after Madrid’s commanding win over Pep Guardiola’s team, Vinicius Jr. posted on his ‘X’ account: “okay, okay, okay” alongside a crying face emoji, making it clear that he was aware of the situation.
Additionally, his former club, Flamengo, joined in on the conversation, responding to Vinicius Jr.’s post with: “Congratulations on advancing to the next round, Vinicius! Stop crying…” referencing the Etihad banner.
