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‘I told him to shut his mouth’ – Gavi opens up on Clasico spat with Vinicius Jr after Barcelona win La Liga
TL;DR
Gavi addressed his recent clash with Vinicius Jr during Barcelona's 2-0 Clasico win, stating he told Vinicius to 'shut his mouth.' He emphasized that on-field tensions are separate from off-field relationships.
Key points
- Gavi spoke about his clash with Vinicius Jr.
- He told Vinicius to 'shut his mouth' during the match.
- Gavi emphasized the distinction between on-field and off-field behavior.
- He expressed a close friendship with teammate Ousmane Dembele.
- Gavi aims to secure a place in the Spain squad for World Cup 2026.
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“Vinicius is just football. What happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. He’s a hot-headed player, just like me. Vinicius is a fantastic player. I told him to shut his mouth, and that’s it,” he told reporters.
Q&A
What did Gavi say to Vinicius Jr during the Clasico match?
Gavi told Vinicius Jr to 'shut his mouth' during their exchanges on the pitch.
How did Gavi describe his relationship with Vinicius Jr?
Gavi described Vinicius as a 'hot-headed player' and acknowledged their competitive nature on the field.
What impact does Gavi's performance have on his chances for the World Cup 2026?
Gavi is hoping his strong performances, especially after recovering from injury, will secure him a spot in the Spain squad for the World Cup 2026.