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'Messi won that for you!' - Otamendi roasted for taunting Vinicius

The fiery Champions League encounter between Benfica and Real Madrid has sparked a war of words off the pitch, with former Los Blancos midfielder Wesley Sneijder leading the charge. The Dutch legend did not hold back in his assessment of Nicolas Otamendi’s behaviour during the clash at the Estádio da Luz, where the veteran defender was seen taunting Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior following a heated exchange on the field. The tension reached boiling point during a stoppage related to the competition's racism protocol, during which Otamendi chose to flex his ink in the face of the Real Madrid winger. The former Manchester City man pointed specifically to his tattoos commemorating Argentina's recent triumphs, including the 2022 World Cup, the Finalissima, and the Copa America, in an apparent attempt to pull rank over the young Brazilian regarding international honours.

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Mourinho confronted by furious Benfica fans at training ground

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, approximately 200 furious Benfica fans stormed the club's training ground in Seixal on Saturday morning to protest a string of disappointing results. The disgruntled supporters confronted manager Jose Mourinho, as well as star defender Nicolas Otamendi and technical director Simao Sabrosa, demanding answers for the team's poor progress this season.

Frequently asked questions

Vinicius Jr. is an eccentric left winger who loves to dribble past players. He usually tugs the touchline on the left flank, but has shown immense capabilities to function in a two-man strike partnership up front.

Vinicius Jr. was born in the Sao Goncalo municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Vinicius Jr. inherited the iconic No. 7 jersey at Real Madrid ahead of the 2023-24 season, taking forward the legacy of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul. He continues to be the franchise player of the club by donning their most legendary jersey number in history.

Vinicius Jr. stands at 1.76m (5ft 9in), using it to his advantage to become one of the fastest and most entertaining players in Europe.

Vinicius Jr. weighs 73kg (161 lbs), with his low weight a benefit on the pitch as he heavily relies on his pace and agility.

Vinicius Jr. started his youth career at Flamengo, spending 12 years at the club before arriviing at Real Madrid at the age of 18.

No, Vinicius Jr. hasn't become a father yet.

Vinicius Jr. hasn't married anyone yet, and there aren't any reports circling his relationship status.