Vinicius Jr has made a public apology to his girlfriend after admitting that he 'disappointed' her.
Vinicius Jr, 25, is one of the best players in world football, having impressed for Real Madrid.
Last weekend, the Brazilian scored twice as Madrid beat Villarreal 3-1 at the Bernabeu.
The 25-year-old has so far scored 111 goals in 332 appearances across all competitions for Los Blancos.
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Although he is doing well on the pitch, Vinicius Jr's off-field issues have also made headlines recently.
On Wednesday night, the Madrid man issued an apology to his girlfriend, Virginia Fonseca, on social media.
In a lengthy statement, Vinicius Jr wrote: "We all go through moments that make us reflect and grow. Recently, I experienced a situation that made me reflect and recognise attitudes that did not represent who I want to be or the type of relationships I want to build.
"Virginia is an incredible woman, an admirable mother, and someone for whom I feel enormous affection and respect. Since we met, she has come to Madrid three times to see me, leaving behind her routine, her commitments, and her life just to be with me. I met an admirable mother and an incredible partner."
The statement continued: "Although we were not yet officially a couple, there was a sincere connection. I am not ashamed to admit that I was careless, that I did not respond in the best possible way and that I disappointed her.
"That is why I want to apologise publicly, with an open heart, because I understood that a true relationship only exists when there is respect, trust and transparency. The idea now is to start all over again. No lies, no fights, no masks. With lots of love, affection and respect."
After the international break, Vinicius Jr will be back in La Liga action as Madrid take on Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum.
Topics: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, Football
Marcus Chan