{
  "id": 15175303,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:40:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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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 a different league this summer. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Mourinho believes the player is not being respected in LaLiga and would have been appreciated by other clubs and opposition fans abroad.\n\nMourinho described the Brazilian winger as a fantastic individual and credited him for continuing to smile despite the abuse and treatment he has received. Malay Mail reports that Vinicius has been targeted regularly by opposition fans and has faced racial abuse since joining the club in 2018. The outlet also noted that the 26-year-old was recently banned for four matches following a red card for hair pulling during a win over Villarreal, which will result in him missing the October 25 Clasico against Barcelona.\n\nDespite these challenges, Vinicius signed a new contract with Real Madrid through 2032 after talks with Mourinho and club president Florentino Perez. Daily Post Nigeria reports the player renewed his deal because of his love for the club and the city.",
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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 Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:38:04.000Z"
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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."
}