Due to claims that he owns stock in several football teams, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is under investigation for a serious violation of FIFA’s Code of Ethics and could be banned for two years, which would be a ca
The case is based on a complaint filed on April 7 by Tiberis Holding do Brasil, a Brazilian company, which claims that Vinicius has direct or indirect stakes in professional football clubs through a business connected to his father and agent, Thassilo Soares, which is against FIFA’s Code of Ethics.
According to Tiberis, the Real Madrid winger had connections to both Alercom, a Portuguese second division team, and Athletic Club de Sao Joao del Rei, a Brazilian team.
The business claimed that it was not granted the preemptive right to purchase Athletic’s shares, which were subsequently sold to an entity linked to Vinicious.
In these situations, FIFA’s rules are very explicit and stringent. “If there is any risk of a conflict of interest, a player may not directly or indirectly own shares in professional football clubs at the national or international level,” states Article 20 of the FIFA Code of Ethics and Article 22 of the Spanish Sports Code.
Vinicius Jr. could face a two-year suspension if the Ethics Committee finds that this rule has been broken. This would be a serious setback for both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team, particularly with important tournaments approaching.
The investigation also uncovered Vinicius’ father and agent’s company’s expanding football investment activities. Tiberis has filed a formal complaint over the contentious share transfer, calling for disciplinary action against one of the most powerful and lucrative players in modern football.
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