Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull
Real Madrid player Vinicius was sent off for pulling the hair of Villarreal's Nathan Saliba during a match. The dismissal followed a VAR review, complicating the final stages of the game for Jose Mourinho's side.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the impact of VAR on match outcomes and the disciplinary challenges faced by high-profile players in professional soccer.
Brazil international Vinicius, on as a substitute, scored but his goal was disallowed and then he was dismissed after a VAR…
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