Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca have ended their relationship for a second time, four months after reconciling, with the announcement coming a day after the Brazilian winger was sent off against Villarreal.

Virginia’s press team confirmed the separation on Sunday, October 11, saying the decision was mutual and denying reports of a dispute.

The development comes after Vinícius received a straight red card in Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal, leaving him at risk of missing the October 25 El Clásico against Barcelona.

“Virginia Fonseca and Vini Jr. are no longer together. There was no conflict, there was no fight, only the understanding that they should no longer continue as a couple,” her representatives said.

Rumours of a fresh split emerged on Saturday after the 27-year-old Brazilian influencer travelled from Madrid to Miami with her children.

Reports suggested the couple had argued, but her team had previously said the trip was planned so the children could visit their father, singer Zé Felipe.

Neither Virginia nor Vinícius had publicly explained the reasons for the latest separation at the time of the announcement.

The pair’s relationship became public in 2025, and they confirmed their romance in October that year. Virginia announced their first separation on May 15, 2026, after seven months together, saying she preferred to end a relationship that no longer made sense rather than remain in it.

They reconciled in July, appearing together publicly at the launch of Virginia’s business in Goiânia on July 20. They later displayed matching commitment rings on social media in September, suggesting their relationship had resumed seriously.

The latest announcement ends that reconciliation after roughly three months.

The breakup comes during a difficult period for Vinícius on the pitch. On Saturday, he came off the bench—after losing his starting berth due to loss of form—in the 52nd minute against Villarreal and appeared to have scored Real Madrid’s second goal before VAR intervened.

The goal was disallowed after a review showed that Vinícius had pulled Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba’s hair during the build-up. Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos then sent the Brazilian off for violent conduct in the 72nd minute.

Real Madrid still won 1-0 through Yan Diomande’s 62nd-minute goal, but Vinícius now faces a possible suspension.

Katsina United defeated Enyimba 4-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday.

The victory ended Enyimba’s three-match unbeaten run in the league.

Katsina United took the lead in the sixth minute when Emeka Onyema inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.

The hosts doubled their advantage six minutes later through Mubarak Sani.

The Ikon Allah Boys maintained their two-goal lead until the half-time break.

Luis Dadong extended Katsina United’s advantage in the 60th minute, putting the hosts firmly in control of the contest.

Enyimba, however, responded with two quick goals as Chidera Michael reduced the deficit in the 67th minute before Charles Egbe struck again in the 75th minute to make it 3-2.

With the visitors threatening to complete a comeback, Umar Rabiu scored the home team’s fourth goal in the 80th minute to seal an entertaining 4-2 victory for the home side.

Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control, report has indicated.

The American group completed a takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m.

In a statement, TFG said after prioritising stability, investment and the opening of Everton’s new stadium last year, the time is right “to consider the next chapter”.

“The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest,” TFG said.

“When TFG became custodians of Everton, the club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch. The immediate priority was to provide the stability, investment and support needed to secure the club’s future, including helping to bring the long-promised stadium to completion for its deserving supporters.

“With that foundation now safely in place, the time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton.”