Who’s crying now? Vini’s taunt takes over social media 🤣 | OneFootball

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·17 March 2026

Who’s crying now? Vini’s taunt takes over social media 🤣

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Real Madrid and Manchester City battled on the field for a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals.

But Vinícius Júnior also had a personal duel with the Manchester City fans during Tuesday's game (17th).


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The Brazilian found the net three times (one of these goals was disallowed) and provoked the home fans at the Etihad Stadium.

In the play that opened the scoring, after converting a penalty, he made a crying gesture while looking at the stands.

In the celebration of the goal that was disallowed by VAR, he turned his back to the Manchester City fans and lifted his shirt to show his name.

The provocations dominated the debate on social media, especially recalling the English fans' jab at the Brazilian forward a year ago.

In 2025, amid the controversy of the Ballon d'Or for Rodri, City fans unfurled a banner directed at Vinícius Júnior before a game against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

"Stop crying so much," was the message from the stands at the Etihad Stadium.

Check out some reactions to Vini Jr.'s comeback below:


Who? 🤣


Jinxed


Always!


Paternity confirmed


IT'S HIM!


Absurd numbers


Feeling of revenge


It's a joke how he shines in this competition


Even Neymar got involved

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.


📸 PAUL ELLIS - AFP or licensors

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