In a scandal that’s quickly lighting up headlines from Madrid to Rio, Real Madrid and Brazil national team sensation Vinicius Jr has found himself at the center of yet another off-field controversy — and this time, it involves flashing lights, international models, and a breach of national team discipline that could cost him dearly.

Just days after being officially called up to join Brazil’s national squad for an upcoming tournament, Vinicius Jr was reportedly spotted at a secret late-night party in São Paulo — far from the team’s training base and even further from the code of conduct laid out by the Brazilian Football Confederation.

Eyewitnesses and now-viral photos suggest that the 24-year-old forward attended a private gathering in the upscale Morumbi district, where he was seen in the company of three well-known international models, all of whom have massive followings on Instagram. According to attendees, the party didn’t wrap up until nearly 5 a.m., and Vinicius was allegedly seen leaving through a back exit to avoid cameras — but it was too late.

Within hours, the internet exploded with speculation as blurry videos, snippets of conversation, and screenshots began flooding fan accounts and gossip pages. Several fans at the party claimed Vinicius was not only in attendance, but appeared completely “unbothered” about his national team obligations.

What followed was swift and serious: Brazilian national team officials confirmed they were “aware of a situation involving a player” and that “disciplinary measures were under internal review.” Although no names were officially mentioned, the timing and fan evidence left little doubt.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid has remained tight-lipped, refusing to comment on the player’s behavior during his time away from the club. But sources within the organization reportedly aren’t happy. One insider shared, “He’s one of the faces of the future here. We expect maturity. Right now, he’s not showing it.”

The scandal has divided fans. Some defend Vinicius, arguing that he’s entitled to live his life off the pitch and that no laws were broken. Others, however, are furious at what they see as another case of a superstar losing focus at a critical time.

Social media, of course, has turned the incident into a storm. Memes, hot takes, and sarcastic hashtags like #ViniAfterHours and #SeleçãoOrSeduction have begun trending, while sports commentators are openly wondering whether this latest slip-up could affect Vinicius’s future roles — not just with Brazil, but with Real Madrid’s leadership core as well.

So far, Vinicius Jr himself has remained silent.

But with the pressure building and Brazil’s tournament preparations underway, the question is no longer whether he went to the party — it’s what price he’ll pay for the hangover.