Vini’s Message to City Fans

Motivation Behind His Gesture

Vini has revealed that he aimed to convey a message to Manchester City supporters in light of previous taunts directed at him.

Context of the Rivalry

Prior to their encounter last year at the Etihad Stadium, City followers displayed a banner targeting the Brazilian player, referencing his disappointment over Rodri winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or instead of him.

Celebration After Scoring

After netting two goals during the match, Vini celebrated by mimicking a crying gesture, directed towards the home crowd.

He stated later, “When I visited Manchester City last time, their fans appeared to be ridiculing me, suggesting that I was upset about losing the Ballon d’Or.”

“I was not intending to offend the City supporters; rather, it was a method to demonstrate my worth to the Manchester City fanbase.”