Vinicius Jr Surprises Fans With a Public Apology on Social Media
The Brazilian forward surprised everyone with a heartfelt message of regret on social media. His story took an unexpected turn.
A Message That Shook Brazil
Vinicius Jr, forward for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, surprised everyone on Thursday by posting a heartfelt statement on Instagram, publicly apologizing to influencer and TV host Virginia Fonseca, with whom he had just begun a romantic relationship.
Currently training with Brazil ahead of friendly matches against South Korea and Japan, the player admitted he had “lived through a situation that made him reflect” and that he now wants to “restart everything.”
The story went viral within hours. Fonseca, 26, and ex-wife of singer Zé Felipe, had traveled to Madrid to support Vinicius during the match against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, the bond between them broke after screenshots surfaced showing the player chatting with another model.
Vinicius’ Public Apology
Amid the media storm, the Brazilian star decided to break his silence with a long statement: “I’m not ashamed to admit I was careless, that I didn’t react the right way, and that I disappointed her.”
The post, which has already gathered thousands of comments, revealed a more mature side of the footballer: “Recently, I went through a situation that made me reflect and recognize behaviors that didn’t represent who I want to be or the kind of relationships I want to build.”
Vinicius also praised Virginia Fonseca, saying: “She’s an incredible woman, an admirable mother, and someone I have deep affection and respect for. Since we met, she came to Madrid three times, leaving behind her routine just to be with me.”
“The Idea Is to Restart Everything”
The statement ended with a line that many interpreted as a hint at reconciliation: “I want to publicly apologize with an open heart. I’ve learned that a true relationship only exists when there’s respect, trust, and transparency. The idea now is to restart everything — no lies, no fights, no masks.”
Meanwhile, Vinicius remains focused on Brazil’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup, trying to leave the controversy behind and shift his attention back to football.
