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  "id": 15174840,
  "title": "I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:38:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho stated that if he were in the position of winger Vinicius Junior, he would have forced a move to another league this summer. Mourinho suggested that the Brazilian player would have been more respected by other clubs and opposition fans elsewhere. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Mourinho believes Vinicius is not receiving respect in LaLiga.\n\nMourinho described Vinicius as a spectacular and fantastic person, noting that his decision to stay and sign a new contract until 2032 is due to his love for the club and the city. Malay Mail reports that the 26-year-old has been targeted by opposition fans and has experienced racial abuse on several occasions since joining the club in 2018. Additionally, Vinicius was recently sent off during a win over Villarreal for hair pulling and received a four-match ban, which will cause him to miss the Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius,’ says Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho-15178313",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:42:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-says-mourinho-15175303",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:40:04.000Z"
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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."
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