Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after Real Madrid win

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho publicly condemned the treatment of winger Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian forward faced repeated verbal attacks from opposing players and sections of the fanbase during recent La Liga fixtures. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mourinho described the incidents as “bullying” that goes beyond normal on‑field rivalry, noting that the comments have targeted Vinícius’s race, age and playing style and have been amplified through social media platforms.

Mourinho called on football authorities, clubs and supporters to adopt a zero‑tolerance approach to such behavior, urging stricter enforcement of existing regulations and the implementation of educational campaigns to curb discrimination. He added that protecting players’ dignity is essential for the sport’s integrity and that Real Madrid will continue to support Vinícius in any manner required, while the Spanish Football Federation has announced it will review the complaints lodged by the club.