Vinicius's Torment: A Tale of Two Eras in Spanish Football Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has once again taken up the mantle of defending his player, Vinicius Jr.
, against what he perceives as unfair treatment from the general public. This is not a new phenomenon; players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez have also been subjected to intense scrutiny.
The incident that sparked Mourinho's comments was Vinicius's diving attempt during a recent Espanyol match, which many felt should have resulted in a booking.