Brazil 2-0 Senegal: Tensions flare between Koulibaly and Vinicius Jr (video)

Brazil 2-0 Senegal: Tensions flare between Koulibaly and Vinicius Jr (video)

During Saturday's friendly between Brazil and Senegal at Wembley, a heated incident lit up the first half.

With Brazil already ahead thanks to goals from Estevão and Casemiro, tempers boiled over in the Brazilian penalty area. Vinicius Jr. and Kalidou Koulibaly clashed following a Senegalese penalty appeal, prompting several players to step in before halftime.

🔥🔥 ¡Avísenles que es amistoso! El duelo entre Brasil y Senegal dejó un momento caliente tras un fuerte cruce entre Vinícius y Kalidou Koulibaly 🇧🇷💥🇸🇳#vinijr#vinicius#koulibaly#brasil#senegal#futbol#marcaamerica#marcamexicopic.twitter.com/cHYaHp3wRP— MARCAenUSA (@MARCAenUSA) November 16, 2025

Despite the tension, the game pressed on and Brazil underlined their dominance, sealing a 2-0 victory. At the final whistle, both stars—Vinicius Jr. and Kalidou Koulibaly—shared a moment of sportsmanship.

Vini et Koulibaly à la fin du match 🤝🏾❤️ https://t.co/Mz8IP1JLnBpic.twitter.com/4YZm1mpK8I— 𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐢𝐋🥷 (@khalilogyigo) November 16, 2025