Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has written an open letter to former Manchester City fullback Benjamin Mendy.

Mendy was cleared of rape charges by an English court last week.

And Vini Jr has responded by writing to the World Cup winner: “I'm sorry for everything you've been through, Benjamin Mendy.

"You have lost two years of career, but this is the least of this whole situation… And the psychological damage? Surely your life will never be the same again. The culture of reputation destruction has claimed another victim.

"Until when will we be accused and convicted without having the right to elementary defense? Fake news is created and spread without verifying any facts (which I personally have heard a lot these holidays) and then the situation just gets worse.

"Being responsible would be the minimum for any professional, but today serious work has become the exception. There are no limits to get more clicks and engagement. My question is what will be done to repair the damage?"