Vinicius issues apology amid backlash, possible suspension after hair-pulling against Villarreal

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has apologised to his teammates and fans after a controversial red card left him facing the possibility of missing the blockbuster El Clasico against Barcelona.
The Brazilian was sent off during Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review showed him pulling defender Nathan Saliba’s hair.
Vinicius, who came on as a substitute in the 52nd minute, thought he had scored his second goal of the match when he found the net. However, the referee overturned the goal and dismissed him after reviewing the incident.
The 26-year-old reacted angrily to the decision, shouting at referee Isidro Diaz de Mera a...