Vini Jr should try to be liked by everyone, says Donnarumma | OneFootball

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, from Manchester City, when asked about the way Vinícius Júnior celebrated Real Madrid's goals in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, said that the Brazilian forward should try to behave in a way that allows him to “be loved by everyone.”

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Vini scored twice in Real's 2-1 victory over City at the Etihad Stadium, a result that confirmed the Spanish team's spot in the Champions League quarter-finals, after winning the first leg 3-0.

The Brazilian celebrated the first goal by making a crying gesture, in reference to a banner displayed by Manchester fans during Real Madrid's visit in February last year, with the phrase “stop crying.”

The banner referred to Vini's disappointment at losing the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Spanish midfielder Rodri, a City player.

But it was the celebration of the second goal, in stoppage time, that seemed to bother Donnarumma. The Italian approached the Brazilian, who was positioned in front of the English fans, pointing to the name on his shirt.

When questioned about the incident, Donnarumma said: “He is a champion and should be loved by everyone. I told him that. He played two excellent games, but I think someone like him should be loved by everyone. He should try to make everyone love him because he is a champion.”

*With content from AFP

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