Vinicius Junior's ex-girlfriend, Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca, has found herself at the center of a major scandal on social media.
Idman.Biz reports that the Brazilian influencer and businesswoman shared a video of herself kissing a monkey during a zoo visit.
After the footage, some social media users regarded this move as a hint against Vinicius Junior and a racist behavior.
Brazilian media reports that the post was published a few days after the couple's separation. Virginia Fonseca announced the end of her relationship with Vinicius Junior on May 15, 2026, via her social media account.

The main reason for the resonance of the incident is that Vinicius Junior has been subjected to racist attacks many times throughout his career. That is why many users in Brazil interpreted Fonseca's video not as a random post, but as a provocative act directed against the football player.