Vinicius Junior claimed his celebration aimed at Manchester City supporters was to prove himself to them after the 2024 Ballon d’Or rancour. City fans mocked Vinicius by unfurling a huge Oasis-themed banner with Rodri kissing the trophy before last year’s game at the Etihad Stadium and the Brazilian enacted his revenge on Tuesday night by mimicking crying. ‘The last time I came to Man City, they were sort of making fun of me, saying maybe I was crying about the Ballon d'Or,’ he said. Vinicius Jr celebrated provocatively in front of the Man City fans on Tuesday night‘Ten against 11, it’s almost impossible,’ Guardiola said. 'The fans know what they have seen tonight.

Source: Metro March 18, 2026 11:11 UTC