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Simeone Apologizes to Vinicius After Super Cup Dispute

1/12/2026

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Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid head coach, apologized to Vinicius Junior after a verbal exchange in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal, reportedly saying Florentino Pérez would "get rid of" him.
He acknowledged his mistake in a news conference and apologized to Florentino Pérez.
Vinicius Junior scored in the final, but Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona.
Vinicius's Real Madrid contract expires June 2027, and negotiations for a new deal are ongoing.

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Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid head coach, apologized to Vinicius Junior after a verbal exchange in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal, reportedly saying Florentino Pérez would "get rid of" him.
He acknowledged his mistake in a news conference and apologized to Florentino Pérez.
Vinicius Junior scored in the final, but Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona.
Vinicius's Real Madrid contract expires June 2027, and negotiations for a new deal are ongoing.