Zé Felipe slams Vini Jr. after Brazil’s World Cup exit
Brazil was eliminated 2‑1 by Norway in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. In the aftermath, sertanejo singer Zé Felipe posted a series of vulgar comments on Instagram targeting Brazil forward Vini Jr. for greeting Norway’s striker Erling Haaland, writing “Vai se f… Tomar no c*… Cumprimenta minha chibata.”
The posts quickly went viral, prompting criticism and debate about the responsibility of public figures. Felipe later deleted the videos, saying he was embarrassed and had been drinking heavily. He explained that he “tomei umas” and erased the content, while also comparing Brazil’s five world titles to Argentina’s three and lamenting the loss.
His remarks sparked further media coverage, with other Brazilian celebrities weighing in on the defeat and the players’ conduct. Felipe’s backlash remains a talking point in the wake of the national team’s early exit.