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- Football fans took to social media to rip into Vinicius Junior after his costly penalty miss in Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifier
- The 24-year-old had the chance to restore Brazil's lead against Venezuela but woefully fluffed his lines, including missing a rebound
- He would hope to make amends when the Selecao play host to Uruguay in their last fixture of the calendar year on November 20
Vinicius Junior’s struggles on the international stage continued as Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in their 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier.
The Real Madrid star, so often a game-changer at club level, failed to make an impact for the Selecao, leaving fans frustrated with his inconsistent national team performances.
Source: UGC
Brazil held to a frustrating draw
Raphinha initially handed the five-time world champions the advantage, bending in a brilliant free-kick, but Venezuela responded to level the score, per ABC News.
Vinicius had a chance to regain Brazil’s lead after winning a penalty in the second half.
Vinicius' missed penalty
According to Footboom, goalkeeper Rafael Romo anticipated his spot-kick and saved it, denying the 24-year-old a chance at redemption on the rebound as well.
The missed opportunity further highlights the winger’s struggles to translate his club success to the international arena.
Many speculate that Vinicius’ underwhelming performances at the 2024 Copa America hurt his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or, and his latest misstep only fuelled further criticism.
Fans slam Vinicius
Following the match, fans took to social media, expressing their disappointment:
@hardeywhuyi1 criticised:
“Can’t believe people wanted this international flop to win the Ballon d'Or.”@FCBTunes remarked,
“Vinicius is beyond washed right now. Embarrassing 🤦♂️”@matchayuma joked,
“Rodri would have scored.”@carrielynnxox added,
“Not everyone can be top class for club AND country like Rodri.”@xprunie concluded,
“I mean, of course, he would miss it - he’s not a good player.”For Vinicius, the challenge remains clear: to find the consistency needed to shine for Brazil, as he does so effortlessly with Madrid.
Rodri justifies Ballon d'Or win over Vinicius
Meanwhile, Rodri has offered a confident justification for his win of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
The 28-year-old secured football's most prestigious honour following an outstanding season for both club and country.
While many fans argue that Vinicius was unjustly passed over, Rodri has defended his claim to the award, explaining why he was deserving of the accolade.
Vinicius' girlfriend trends with latest post
In another report, Legit.ng reported that Maria Julia Mazzalli, Vinicius' stylish girlfriend, has taken social media by storm with her latest viral photos.
Known not only as the partner of the Brazilian star but also for her rising fame on Instagram, Mazzalli has become a popular figure in her own right.
Reports reveal that she has been dating Vinicius since 2019, though he initially kept their relationship under wraps.
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