The Blame Game: When Criticism Becomes Bullying The term "bullying" has become increasingly diluted, applied to any perceived slight or injustice.
However, when José Mourinho uses it to describe the treatment of Vinícius Júnior by opponents and fans, it's worth examining.
Mourinho made his comments after Real Madrid's 2 1 win over Espanyol on Saturday, in which Vinícius was fouled early on and later received a yellow card for an altercation with Álex Calatrava.