Khaberni - The trip of Vinicius Junior to Dubai caused a broad controversy within Madrid circles, after the timing was extremely sensitive, after the Sevilla match in "La Liga".
The account MadridistaNews on X reported that the trip, which was officially authorized by Real Madrid, turned into a major discussion point due to the circumstances surrounding the player, whether in terms of his technical performance or reaction of Santiago Bernabeu fans towards him.
It was clarified: "Vinicius Junior had a tough night against Sevilla, having delivered a performance below expectations, leading coach Xabi Alonso to substitute him in the closing minutes of the game, while during his exit from the field, the player faced clear jeering from a section of the fans, a rare scene for a player who is considered one of the top stars of the team in recent years, which made him the center of attention immediately after the match".
He continued: "Just a few hours later, Vinicius departed from Madrid heading to Dubai, which opened the floodgates of interpretations, especially with the escalating talk about the tense relationship between the player and the fans, although sources within the club clarified that the trip was part of an official agreement with the Dubai Tourism Authority, aimed at filming promotional materials, within the framework of an ongoing marketing partnership that several players of the team have previously participated in".
Despite the commercial nature of the trip, its timing did not go unnoticed within the club's corridors. Some saw that the departure of a controversial player at such a delicate timing could deepen the state of tension, especially in light of the sporting pressures the team is facing, while others considered that Vinicius is one of the most important marketing figures for Real Madrid, and it is natural to utilize his image in such global agreements.
On the other hand, the controversy did not stop at the travel only, but increased after the player's activity on social media platforms, where he changed his profile picture, replacing the Real Madrid shirt with another from the Brazil national team, then posted a mysterious message that opened the door of doubts about his mental state and future with the club. These moves did not receive full reassurance from some officials, although the administration still sees in Vinicius a fundamental element in the sports project.
