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Vinicius Junior has never been afraid to speak out and cause controversy.
After hours of debate, cutting statements and anger, the Brazilian waded into the VAR controversy that surrounded Real Madrid’s comeback against Almeria on Sunday. The Andalusian club were furious with VAR, which overturned three decisions in favor of a team for the first time in La Liga history. Real Madrid were awarded a goal, a penalty and a goal disallowed following these interventions. The recording of conversations between the referees shows that the on-field referee did not see all the relevant images.
A controversy that has only just begun
Vinicius Junior was one of the beneficiaries, since his goal, initially disallowed for a handball, was awarded. Experts agreed that the decision was not correct, or at least not clear enough to be overturned. Vinicius, however, laughed off the controversy, calling his goal magnificent on Twitter: “ Golazo!!! That’s how I did it on Copacabana beach.”
Almeria had reacted to the VAR audio on their own social media, asking why the referee did not see all angles of Vinicius’ contact with the ball. The Brazilian could find himself involved if Almeria decide to lodge a complaint with the Competitions Commission, after appearing to elbow defender Alejandro Pozo in the face, potentially earning him a playing ban.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
