Overview
- Speaking at the Icon League on November 18, Kroos said he repeatedly told Vinícius to stop in heated moments because the team felt his conduct could disadvantage them.
- Kroos recounted trying to calm the winger during matches, telling him, "You're so good, you don't need that," to keep his focus on football.
- Kroos and Vinícius were Real Madrid teammates from 2018 to 2024, winning multiple major trophies together.
- Vinícius recently reacted angrily to being substituted in the Clásico against Barcelona and later issued a public apology to the squad and on social media.
- Under Xabi Alonso this season, Vinícius has three yellow cards compared with 16 last season, while SPORT1 reports off-field disagreements have prompted talk he could be a sale candidate.