Vinicius juniorS Netflix documentary ”Dance, Vini“Released May 15 has led to controversy – and drawn bad reviews – among football fans. Now Real Madrid Star is in the middle of a new dispute, As Valencia CF accuses Netflix of “slander“Against its supporters.
The last few years, Vinicius has been the target of insults from some Valencia fans—The incidents that led to three people being sentenced to eight months in prison. The documentary highlights one of these sections, but according to Valencia, it represents the fan base and distorts the facts.
A section of the documentary contains a TikTok clip from the La Liga match in May 2023 at Mestalla Stadium, where Vinicius claimed he was subjected to racist abuse from the audience.
The controversy arises from how the video is presented in the documentary. In the pictures, Valencia fans sing ”Fool, stupid“(“stupid, stupid“), But the subtitles incorrectly translate the song as”Mono, monkey“(“APA, monkey“). This change has recycled the tensions between the club and the player. At that time, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti later stated publicly that the song had not been heard during the game.
Valencia’s statement
Following the documentary’s release, Valencia CF issued a strong statement on its official (formerly Twitter) account, demanding Netflix and the documentary’s producers issue an immediate correction:
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“In light of the injustice and falsehoods committed against Valencia CF’s fanbase, The club has formally demanded an immediate correction from the manufacturers of the documentary When it comes to the events at Mestalla, which does not reflect reality. The truth and respect for our fans must prevail. Valencia CF reserves the right to take legal action allowed by law. #RESPECT. “
The event at Mostalla 2023 was far from last time Vinicius and Valencia collided. In an Omatch at Mestalla on January 3, 2025, during the present La Liga season, Home fans sang again ”tonto“At Vinícius. The Brazilian responded to the pitch – referred to the possibility that Valencia would be moved.
Songs of “Silly, Silly” to Vinicius in Mestalla. The Brazilian responds with the gesture of “to others”.
The conflict between Valencia and Vinicius junior has escalated over the years, and now, with allegations of slander in a globally distributed documentary, It remains to be seen whether the club will continue legal action. Netflix and the documentary’s producers can now be forced to issue a correction to avoid further fallout.
