The routine of the Brazilian leaves no room for chance: strict schedules, rest guidelines, meticulously measured nutrition, and constant supervision of any factor that could alter his performance or compromise an anti-doping control. It's not just about what happens in Valdebebas or at the Bernabéu: the demand accompanies the player even when the spotlight is off.
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Fonseca herself recounted in an interview with the Brazilian portal Leodías to what extent this surveillance is integrated into their shared life. "Everything has its time and rules," she explained, describing a system in which decisions are made in advance to avoid unnecessary risks. Even issues seemingly unrelated to sports fall under this perspective.
She exemplified this with a personal anecdote: after using a medical product prescribed by her gynecologist, she feared it could indirectly affect the footballer. Although there were ultimately no consequences, she says Vinicius asked her to communicate any treatment or cosmetic product beforehand, even going through the review of his professional team. "He said: Virginia, you have to tell me everything you're going to use beforehand. For example, if I went to the gynecologist and have to use any ointment, I have to go through his physiotherapist, because it might test positive in doping." The reason is not insignificant: certain substances could trigger an adverse result in an anti-doping control, even through accidental contact.
Similar cases have affected elite sports on other occasions, reminding that even a minor oversight can have a huge impact on a career. Therefore, in the player's environment, prevention is part of the lifestyle: a silent discipline that seeks to protect the star on and off the field.