In the past few hours, a number of sensational rumors have spread on social media regarding Brazilian Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid star. Claims emerged alleging that the player had been replaced by another person, with some narratives even going so far as to suggest he died during his vacation in Brazil following the 2026 World Cup.
These claims began spreading through Brazilian accounts and forums, based on comparisons between old and recent photos of Vinicius, particularly given the changes in his facial features during the recent period, along with allegations regarding differences in some of his body tattoos and his playing style.
Rumors surround Vinicius Junior
The story quickly evolved from mere comments circulating on social media into a widely spread conspiracy theory, where some accounts claimed that Vinicius disappeared under mysterious circumstances and was replaced by a look-alike in order to continue fulfilling his advertising commitments.
The rumors did not stop there, as other narratives emerged claiming that the player was murdered while in Brazil, while other accounts linked the matter to even stranger theories, including talk of involvement by the American intelligence agency "CIA," or even allegations related to extraterrestrial beings.
These claims attracted the attention of several international media outlets, including the Spanish newspaper "Marca," which covered the story as an internet-spread conspiracy theory, noting the absence of any evidence proving the validity of these allegations.
"CNN Brasil" also covered the story, explaining that the theory spread concurrently with changes in the player's appearance, while emphasizing that there is no evidence proving Vinicius's disappearance or replacement by another person.
Yalla Kora contacted Real Madrid club
Amidst the widespread dissemination of these rumors, "Yalla Kora" contacted Juan Camilo, the official spokesperson for Real Madrid club, to obtain the Spanish club's comment regarding what is being circulated about their Brazilian star.
Juan Camilo, the official spokesperson for Real Madrid, stated in exclusive remarks to "Yalla Kora": "We do not comment on every rumor, fake news, and other matters that spread around the world daily."
The Merengues' official spokesperson confirmed that all such news are merely rumors and have no connection to the truth.
