Vinicius Junior: “Real Madrid Doesn’t Pay Me to Be Nice”

Vinicius Junior, the dynamic Brazilian winger for Real Madrid, has responded to criticism over his on-field behavior in the trailer for his upcoming Netflix documentary.

Known for his technical flair and emotional reactions, Vinicius has faced accusations of provocation — from bold goal celebrations to clashes with opponents and confrontations with match officials.

However, the 23-year-old asserts that many of his reactions are triggered by repeated racist abuse:

“Real Madrid doesn’t pay me to be nice,” Vinicius says in the trailer.

His statement has stirred debate across football communities — with some applauding his stand against racism, while others argue he must uphold better conduct as a global ambassador of the sport.

The documentary is expected to shed light on the mental pressure faced by young footballers and reignite the urgent call to fight racism in football.