Vinicius Junior, a day after being named FIFA's 'The Best' award winner for 2024, helped Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca last night, scoring a penalty in the 3-0 win in Doha.
Matthaus, while acknowledging the Brazilian's talent, also said: "For me Vinicius is the new Neymar.
"Vinicius is a super talent, but like Neymar he gets in his own way. "He incites spectators, fights with rivals, provokes with gestures .
"Vinicius has a great shot, speed, everything is world class, his behaviour is on the wrong track, Neymar is the wrong role model."
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