Coluna do Fla
·1 March 2026
Vini Jr turns down Virgínia’s request, Flamengo to blame – here’s why

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·1 March 2026

Once Flamengo, always Flamengo. Even at bedtime. This motto is taken seriously by Vini Jr, striker for Real Madrid (ESP). In a playful moment with his girlfriend Virgínia, who asked her beloved to pose for a photo in pajamas, the player ‘refused’ and only agreed to appear in the picture wearing the Sacred Mantle.
Vini Jr hugged his girlfriend wearing the Flamengo shirt from 2001, which recalls Petkovic’s goal against Vasco in the final of the Campeonato Carioca. Then, Virgínia wrote: “he agreed to wear matching pajamas, but with one condition… the condition: Flamengo shirt included.” In response, the homegrown star commented: “always Flamengo, right (laughs).”
In the comments, there was a mix of reactions. The Rubro-Negra Nation was thrilled with yet another appearance of Vini Jr in the Flamengo shirt. On the other hand, some internet users joked about the couple’s ‘cheesiness’ in yet another appearance on social media.
It’s nothing new that Vini Jr wears the Flamengo shirt. Recently, the striker posted a photo with the Sacred Mantle belonging to his friend Danilo, hero of last year’s Libertadores title. In addition, the homegrown star posted a photo of his Real Madrid teammate Camavinga wearing the red and black.
Besides appearing in the most beautiful shirt in the world, Vini Jr has been interacting with his beloved team. When Lucas Paquetá was signed, the striker recorded a video wishing the midfielder success. On the other hand, Flamengo ‘returned the favor’ by showing support for their homegrown star after yet another racist attack suffered in Europe, in a recent match against Benfica (POR) in the UEFA Champions League, which had worldwide repercussions.
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