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Vinicius Jr Faces Media Scrutiny Amid Squad Tensions

2/7/2025

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Vinicius Jr finds himself in the crosshairs of the Spanish media following a heated exchange with Luka Modric during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash against Leganes. Modric's sharp words about Vinicius's defensive commitment reveal underlying tensions in the squad. Despite netting 16 goals this season, Vinicius's performance has dipped since Kylian Mbappe joined the team.

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Vinicius Jr finds himself in the crosshairs of the Spanish media following a heated exchange with Luka Modric during Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash against Leganes. Modric's sharp words about Vinicius's defensive commitment reveal underlying tensions in the squad. Despite netting 16 goals this season, Vinicius's performance has dipped since Kylian Mbappe joined the team.