Mourinho condemns timing of Vinicius suspension announcement
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on VanguardOur method
José Mourinho criticised the timing of Spanish authorities’ announcement that Vinicius Junior had been suspended for four matches, just hours before Real Madrid’s Champions League match against AS Roma. The Brazilian winger was sanctioned after being sent off against Villarreal, according to statements by the Portuguese coach reported by Vanguard.
José Mourinho, Real Madrid’s Portuguese coach, denounced as “shameless” the announcement of a four-match suspension for Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior just hours before the Champions League match against AS Roma on Wednesday 14 October. Spanish football authorities imposed the sanction after Vinícius was sent off during the 1-0 league win over Villarreal on Saturday, Vanguard reports.
The suspension means Mourinho will be without Vinícius for four matches, including the next La Liga Clasico, according to Vanguard. Vinícius Júnior was suspended for four matches and ruled out of the Clasico.
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