"Don't cry anymore", the hidden message of Man City fans sent to Vinicius and Real Madrid on February 12, after the Brazilian player and the powerful Spanish team boycotted the Golden Ball award ceremony in October 2024.
Man City fans hang banner mocking Vinicius, but it's legal, according to Marca
The incident has been controversial and simmering ever since. Striker Vinicius has repeatedly expressed his opposition and regret on social media, while Real Madrid FC also confirmed that they boycotted the awards ceremony because they felt they had been deceived.
Real Madrid thought Vinicius was extremely deserving of the Ballon d'Or, and the team planned a grand ceremony to attend the award ceremony. However, at the last minute, when they learned that the winner was Man City's Rodri, the team's leadership canceled all related events, according to Marca .
Before Man City met Real Madrid again in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round on February 12 at the Etihad Stadium, the English team's fans tried to mock Vinicius. However, UEFA regulations prohibit provocative banners and messages related to politics.
Man City fans have circumvented the law by using the name of a famous song by the band Oasis, who are also a Manchester band and Man City fans, to mock their opponents.
This action by Man City fans was not punished by UEFA, because the message was not offensive, just a gentle mockery. But they also had to convince this football body for many hours before they could carry out their action, according to Marca .
Vinicius (left) saw the message from Man City fans, he responded with 2 assists for his teammates to score.
The song is titled: "Don't Cry Anymore", next to it is a picture of midfielder Rodri hugging and kissing the Golden Ball. Notably, in this match, Rodri, during his long-term injury, also came to the stadium to watch the match to support his teammates.
"I saw the banner from the Man City fans. But it only motivated me more. Whenever the opponent's fans do something, it only gives me more strength to play a great match," said striker Vinicius.
The big match between Man City and Real Madrid, the first leg of the Champions League play-off round ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of the away team. Man City led twice, 1-0 and 2-1, thanks to striker Erling Haaland's double.
For Real Madrid, strikers Mbappe, Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham scored goals in the 60th, 86th and 90+2 minutes to turn the game around and gain an advantage. Notably, in the two decisive goals, including the 2-2 equalizer and Real Madrid's 3-2 win, Vinicius was the one who created the scoring opportunities.
In the second leg, Man City will travel to Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium to regain hope of reaching the Champions League round of 16, taking place at 3am on February 20.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cdv-man-city-lach-luat-uefa-che-gieu-vinicius-vu-qua-bong-vang-185250212084326361.htm
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