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Mourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.

José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win Saturday.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET · First coverage Aug 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM ET

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