U.S.RED CARD

Vinícius Júnior's red card: hair, a ref and a long walk

The straight red came after the hair-pull, and the star then moved toward the referee; the sending-off is the part nobody will forget.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 5:20 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Goal.com: “Bizarre scenes: Vinícius Júnior pulls opponent’s hair, is shown a straight red and tries to go for the referee”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:20 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman; aired 2 times.

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Goal.comBizarre scenes: Vinícius Júnior pulls opponent’s hair, is shown a straight red and tries to go for the referee

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTime to pay that off: Vinícius Júnior grabbed an opponent's hair, received a straight red card, and then charged the referee.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGoal.com calls the scenes bizarre.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEveryone has had a bad day at work. Most of us don't grab a ponytail during it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe ponytail started it. Look at the footage with an open mind.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe red card was for the hair. The referee was a bonus.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBonus?
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA bonus for the highlight reel. Nobody remembers a clean sheet, Vera.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey'll remember the hair. Forever. Every barber in Europe is on alert.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex has the rest of the sports, and I'm told the mascot grudge has grown.