{
  "id": 14560651,
  "title": "Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/real-madrids-vinicius-banned-for-clasico-after-red-card-14560651",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T22:26:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/15/real-madrid-s-vinicius-banned-for-clasico-after-red-card"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has been banned for four matches, including the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona, following his red card for hair-pulling during a match against Villarreal. The Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee confirmed the suspension, which also includes games against Sevilla, Racing Santander, and Valencia. Vinicius, who was substituted as a late addition to the team, reacted angrily to the decision, arguing with referee Isidro Diaz de Mera. Despite the disciplinary action, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win against Villarreal, staying six points behind league leaders Barcelona. The 26-year-old winger has had a challenging start to the season, scoring only once in nine appearances and was dropped to the bench for the Villarreal match. Vinicius later apologized to his teammates and fans on social media.",
  "summary": "The Brazilian received a four-match suspension for a hair-pulling incident against Villarreal and his subsequent protests following the red card.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/real-madrids-vinicius-banned-for-clasico-after-red-card",
        "published": "2026-10-14T22:26:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}