Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reportedly under investigation by FIFA and could face a suspension of up to two years due to a potential conflict of interest. The probe concerns Vinicius’ alleged violation of FIFA’s ethics regulations, specifically rules that prohibit players from owning stakes in professional football clubs.
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🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Vini Jr. could be BANNED from playing football for two years due to the fact that he has links to owning multiple clubs. 🇧🇷⚖️😱
👉 FIFA are investigating him for breaking their rules against conflict of interests.
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tars at Real Madrid and widely regarded as one of the best players globally, Vinicius may have breached these regulations through his association with ALL Agenciamento Esportivo—a company linked to his father. A complaint was lodged against him by Tiberis Holding do Brasil, a Brazilian firm, with FIFA’s Ethics Committee on April 7. The claim suggests that Vinicius holds ownership, either directly or indirectly, in clubs such as Athletic Club de São João del Rei in Brazil and Alverca in Portugal. This would go against both FIFA’s Article 20 and Spain’s Article 22 on football ethics.
Should FIFA find him guilty, Vinicius may be forced to sell his ownership in the mentioned clubs and could also face a ban from football for up to two years.
This controversy emerges as Vinicius is reportedly close to finalizing a contract extension with Real Madrid. His current deal runs until June 2027, but both parties are in advanced talks to extend it to June 2030. Although earlier reports claimed negotiations had stalled due to Vinicius seeking a salary on par with stars like Kylian Mbappe and showing interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, recent updates suggest that an agreement is imminent. Vinicius is considered a central figure in Real Madrid’s future plans.
Real Madrid’s current season has been turbulent. The club suffered a heavy aggregate defeat (5-1) to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Nevertheless, they are still in the race for domestic titles in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.