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Bentancur Red Card Follows Vinícius Hair-Pull Row

Vinícius Júnior was shown red for pulling Bentancur's hair before the defender was also sent off in what Korean media called a bizarre sequence.

On air: Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on The Weekend Shift
Published 1:53 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Goal.com: “Bizarre scenes: Vinícius Júnior pulls opponent’s hair, is shown a straight red and wants to go for the referee”, with reporting from 조선일보.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:53 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson; aired 2 times.
BBN covered this story before: Vinícius Júnior sent off for pulling hair, confronting referee (October 10).

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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnother red card is now in the argument: Bentancur, sent off in what Korean paper Chosun Ilbo calls bizarre.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThis after Vinícius pulled an opponent's hair.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistTwo reds. That's a front moving in.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr a hair tie shortage.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistPonytail warning. Tie it down, lads.

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