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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Man United player, 19, was found dead in bedroom weeks after quitting football – as family pay tribute
The assistant coroner told the family there was 'nothing more you could have done' 'MISSED DEARLY' Ex-Man United player, 19, was found dead in bedroom weeks after quitting football – as family pay tribute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for an ex-Manchester United star who was found dead in his bedroom just weeks after quitting football, an inquest heard. Vinicius de Oliveira Cabral de Souza, known to loved ones as Vini, tragically died aged 19 three months ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Popular footballer Vini de Souza passed away aged 19 Credit: Instagram/@warringtontownfc 2 The young star was once on the books at Manchester United Credit: JustGiving He was found dead in his bedroom at his family home in Walkden on February 20, the court heard. Vini was born in Brazil and grew up in Portugal before moving to the UK. The young talent played for the Manchester United youth team at one point but was dropped by the Prem big shots when he was 14-years-old. Despite this setback, Vini continued playing football for the next five years and was on the books at Warrington Town FC before his death. However, it was revealed that the teenager had quit football a few months prior to the tragedy, Bolton Coroner's Court heard. Vini's sister, Mayara De Souza, said that she had noticed his mood change and tried to help. She said: "He stopped doing the things that he liked to do such as football, going to the gym and seeing friends. "He started apologising about the way he treated us and we didn't understand what he meant. "His best friend as well, he said the same to him and he said he doesn't know why." The teen's self-esteem had also taken a hit when his acne returned after the steroid cream he had been prescribed had run out. When doctors would not prescribe more of the steroid cream, Vini bought some online from India but his sister told him not to use it. Remembering Gadi Kinda: A Football Star's Legacy and Untimely Passing Vini had booked tickets to travel to Brazil in April, the inquest heard, and was due to return on May 12 before his tragic death. Cops concluded that Vini died as a result of "self-inflicted means by hanging" after finding him dead back in February. The inquest heard that Vini stopped going out with his friends after telling his mum that he had taken drugs at a nightclub on one occasion a few months before his death. A toxicologist's report found no trace of drugs or alcohol in Vini's system when he died. However, Vini said that all of his friends used drugs which led to him feeling more "isolated" in the last few months of his life. Sharing the news of Vini's death in February, Warrington Town FC said: "Scorer of the most spectacular goals, Vini was a well respected, much-loved member of the club, and his ability earned him a place training with the first team despite his young age. "He played for the first team last season in the Cheshire Senior Cup against Cheadle Town, and trained regularly with the first team, appearing in numerous pre-season friendlies over the past couple of seasons." Assistant coroner Stephen Teesdale said he was satisfied that Vini caused his own death and recorded a conclusion of "suicide". Addressing Vini's sister and father at the inquest, Mr Teesdale said: "There's nothing more you could have done. You did everything. "You spotted the problem - depression. You made a plan, you sought professional assistance from a psychotherapist. "You had a plan to take him to Brazil. There's nothing more you could have done. He had an entirely supportive family. It was to do with how he saw the world."
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Man United player, 19, was found dead in bedroom weeks after quitting football – as family pay tribute
HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for an ex-Manchester United star who was found dead in his bedroom just weeks after quitting football, an inquest heard. Vinicius de Oliveira Cabral de Souza, known to loved ones as Vini, tragically died aged 19 three months ago. Advertisement 2 Popular footballer Vini de Souza passed away aged 19 Credit: Instagram/@warringtontownfc 2 The young star was once on the books at Manchester United Credit: JustGiving He was found dead in his bedroom at his family home in Walkden on February 20 , the court heard. Vini was born in Brazil and grew up in Portugal before moving to the UK. The young talent played for the Despite this setback, Vini continued playing football for the next five years and was on the books at Warrington Town FC before his death. Advertisement Read More in Football However, it was revealed that the teenager had quit football a few months prior to the tragedy, Bolton Coroner's Court heard. Vini's sister, Mayara De Souza, said that she had noticed his mood change and tried to help. She said: "He stopped doing the things that he liked to do such as football, going to the gym and seeing friends. "He started apologising about the way he treated us and we didn't understand what he meant. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive "His best friend as well, he said the same to him and he said he doesn't know why." The teen's self-esteem had also taken a hit when his acne returned after the steroid cream he had been prescribed had run out. When doctors would not prescribe more of the steroid cream, Vini bought some online from India but his sister told him not to use it. Remembering Gadi Kinda: A Football Star's Legacy and Untimely Passing Vini had booked tickets to travel to Brazil in April, the inquest heard, and was due to return on May 12 before his tragic death. Advertisement Cops concluded that Vini died as a result of "self-inflicted means by hanging" after finding him dead back in February. The inquest heard that Vini stopped going out with his friends after telling his mum that he had taken drugs at a nightclub on one occasion a few months before his death. A toxicologist's report found no trace of drugs or alcohol in Vini's system when he died. However, Vini said that all of his friends used drugs which led to him feeling more "isolated" in the last few months of his life. Advertisement Sharing the news of Vini's death in February, Warrington Town FC said: "Scorer of the most spectacular goals, Vini was a well respected, much-loved member of the club, and his ability earned him a place training with the first team despite his young age. "He played for the first team last season in the Cheshire Senior Cup against Cheadle Town, and trained regularly with the first team, appearing in numerous pre-season friendlies over the past couple of seasons." Assistant coroner Stephen Teesdale said he was satisfied that Vini caused his own death and recorded a conclusion of "suicide". Addressing Vini's sister and father at the inquest, Mr Teesdale said: "There's nothing more you could have done. You did everything. Advertisement "You spotted the problem - depression. You made a plan, you sought professional assistance from a psychotherapist. "You had a plan to take him to Brazil. There's nothing more you could have done. He had an entirely supportive family. It was to do with how he saw the world."
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Man Utd youth star, 19, died after quitting football and 'sudden mood change'
Vinicius de Oliveira Cabral de Souza was found dead in his bedroom in February with an inquest into his death having now established the circumstances of the ex-Man Utd academy star's passing A former Manchester United youth star died after his sister had spotted a 'sudden mood change' but was told 'there is nothing more' she could have done to save him. Vinicius de Oliveira Cabral de Souza, just 19 and known affectionately as Vini, passed away in February. A statement from his former club Warrington Town at the time read: "Scorer of the most spectacular goals, Vini was a well respected, much-loved member of the club, and his ability earned him a place training with the first team despite his young age. "He played for the first team last season in the Cheshire Senior Cup against Cheadle Town, and trained regularly with the first team, appearing in numerous pre-season friendlies over the past couple of seasons." An enquiry has now looked into the circumstances of his death. Bolton Coroner's Court heard that he had quit football just months before his death, with his sister, Mayara De Souza, noticing a distinct change in her sibling. It was told that the 19-year-old had previously apologised to family and friends for letting them down. Vini was 'disappointed' when he was dropped by United at the age of 14 - albeit he continued playing football for five years. He is said to have never explained why he gave up and stopped training with Warrington Town. It was also said that he had seen his self-esteem drop after his steroid cream for acne run out. Speaking about her brother, Mayara De Souza said: "He stopped doing the things that he liked to do such as football, going to the gym and seeing friends. 'He started apologising about the way he treated us and we didn't understand what he meant. His best friend as well, he said the same to him and he said he doesn't know why." She continued: "He said to my dad before he died, 'Am I going to be arrested for this?' And [my dad] said, 'for what?' "He said, 'because of the way that I am, I'm going to be arrested'. And there was an occasion where he saw a police car but it was for a neighbour. He thought it was for him." Miss De Souza attempted to get her brother help as she booked a session for him with a psychotherapist which he attended in January, but he turned down any further sessions. When she told Vini he may have been depressed, he 'laughed in her face', she told the inquest. Vini had also stopped going out with friends after admitting to his mum that he had taken drugs at a nightclub on one occasion. A toxicologist's report found no trace of drugs or alcohol in Vini's system when he died. Vini was eventually found dead on February 20, with police concluding that he had died as a result of 'self-inflicted means by hanging'. Assistant coroner Stephen Teesdale was satisfied with that cause. Addressing his family, he said: "There's nothing more you could have done. You did everything. You spotted the problem - depression. You made a plan, you sought professional assistance from a psychotherapist. "You had a plan to take him to Brazil. There's nothing more you could have done. He had an entirely supportive family. It was to do with how he saw the world." The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@ or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Valencia hits back at Netflix documentary on Vinicius Jr with legal threat
Image Source: Getty Spanish football club Valencia CF has strongly objected to Netflix over the latter's new documentary starring Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The film has been released with the title "Baila, Vini" and it seems to have further divided opinion in the footballing world. Valencia CF is aggrieved with the manner in which the club is depicted alongside the racist incident which happened during a game in Mestalla Stadium in May 2023, where some supporters sitting behind the Brazilian international carried out racist abuse towards him. Valencia threatens legal action over "inaccurate portrayal" Valencia CF has officially announced plans to sue Netflix, stating that the documentary series showcases a warped narrative concerning the club and wrongly damages its reputation. According to club representatives, Valencia CF did and still does condemn the horrific racist event and ban the perpetrators. However, the documentary portrays their response as being devoid of context, alongside the positive actions they took against racism. The club released a statement saying: "The documentary makes serious allegations that do not reflect reality and damage our image. We took immediate action against those responsible for the racist behavior, but this crucial fact is ignored in the film." Impact on Spanish football's anti-racism efforts The argument brings up racism issues in Spain's football. La Liga's president, Javier Tebas, has had issues with Vinicius Junior over racist controversies, where the Brazilian was not satisfied with the measures La Liga took to fight the 'non-issue'. Also Read: Vinicius Jr breaks silence on racism in Spanish football after documentary release Netflix still defends the film, which contains interviews with Vinicius Jr and other black footballers who recounted their experiences of racism while playing in Europe. According to Netflix, extensive research and testimonies have been substantiated, which affirms that the documentary's narrative is true. The emergence of the controversy comes at a time when Spanish football authorities have been encouraged to show action reverencing the fight against racism. Observers think this long-standing and publicised argument might remove some of the red tape around the implementation of new protocols as well as the punitive measures against racist conduct during matches in the lower and upper leagues of Spain. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Vinicius Jr Netflix documentary slammed by Valencia over racial abuse portrayal of Real Madrid superstar
Valencia have demanded Netflix make changes to their new documentary which was released worldwide on Thursday Seething Valencia have demanded Netflix make changes to their new Vinicius Jr documentary over a scene where the Real Madrid superstar was racially abused by members of the club's support. On May 13, 2023 at Valencia 's Mestalla Stadium, the Brazil winger was subjected to racial chants by a small group of fans in the North Stand during their 1-0 win over the La Liga giants. The league clash - which had to be halted when Vinicius Jr made match officials aware of the abuse from the stands - proved to be a watershed moment in Spanish football's battle against racism, with three individuals arrested in connection to the racist slurs four days later. Netlix have now released a documentary about Madrid' s star forward Vinicius Jr titled ' 'Baila, Vini', which was made available world wide by the streaming powerhouses last Thursday. But fuming Valencia bosses have now called on Netflix to make alterations to their documentary after taking an objection to the California-based company putting subtitles over Valencia fans chanting which read 'mono, mono' (monkey, monkey) when instead the supporters had sung: "tonto, tonto" (stupid, stupid)." Accusing Netlix of using the subtitles of blowing the reality of what happened into disproportion, their furious statement read: "As a response to injustice and falsehoods made towards the Valencia CF fanbase, the club have made a demand in writing to the producers of the documentary regarding their portrayal of what occurred at Mestalla, which does not correspond with reality. "Truth and respect for our fans must prevail. Valencia CF reserve the right to legal action corresponding to the situation." Vinicius - a three time La Liga and two time Champions League winner with Madrid - has been targeted by racial abuse from the stands on at least 16 occasions ever since his arrival in the Spanish capital from Flamengo in 2018. In March 2024, the now 24-year-old was reduced to tears talking about his horrible experiences during a press conference for a friendly match organised between Brazil and Spain to add more weight to the continued struggle against racism in Spanish football. Back in 2022, the superstar released a passionate statement vowing that he would not let the xenophobia from sections of supporters get the better of him. He wrote on Instagram: "As long as the color of the skin is more important than the glow of the eyes, there will be war. I've got that phrase tattooed on my body. I constantly have that thought in my head. That's the attitude and philosophy I try to put into practice in my life. "They say happiness is annoying. The happiness of a Black Brazilian victorious in Europe is much more annoying. But my will to win, my smile and the twinkle in my eyes are much greater than that. You can't even imagine. "I was a victim of xenophobia and racism in one statement. But none of that started yesterday. Weeks ago they started criminalizing my dances. Dances that are not mine. Dreams of Ronaldinho, Neymar, Paquetá, Griezmann, João Felix, Matheus Cunha... are Brazilian funk artists and sambists, reggaeton singers, and American black "They are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. Accept it, respect it. I will not stop. I come from a country where poverty is very high, where people don't have access to education.. and in many cases, no food on the table! "I don't usually come in public to hit criticism. I'm being attacked and I don't speak up. They praise me and I don't talk either. I work! I work hard. "On and off the field. I developed an app to help educate children in public schools without financial aid from anyone. I'm making a school with my name. I'll do so much more for education. I want future generations to be prepared, like me, to fight against racists and xenophobes. "I always try to be a professional and an exemplary citizen. But that doesn't click, doesn't trend online, or motivates cowards to aggressively talk about people they don't even know. "The script always ends with an apology and 'I've been misunderstood.' But I repeat for you racists, I won't stop dancing. Whether at the Sambodrome, at the Bernabéu or wherever."
