Mourinho Backs Vinícius After Controversy | MLS News

José Mourinho is doubling down on his support for Vinícius Júnior, turning heads after previously backing a player linked to racist remarks against the Brazilian star. Now, Mourinho is openly fighting for Vinícius — even citing past refereeing injustices — signaling a major shift from his earlier stance and aiming to rebuild trust after last season’s rocky relationship with Xabi Alonso. With Vinícius locked in for the long haul, Mourinho’s renewed loyalty could be the key to unlocking Real Madrid’s title ambitions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02cef504daf5357e