Vinicius and his Brazilian teammates were heavily criticised for their dancing celebration in their 4-1 victory over South Korea.
The Brazilians danced to celebrate all four goals, leading to criticism from the media.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane was also very critical of the dancing by Vinicius and his teammates.
However, Tite defended Vinicius while speaking to the media.
“This is not my national team. It is the Brazilian national team for which I have responsibility as coach,” the manager said in his press conference.
“I am sorry for people who don’t know the history and culture of Brazil and our way of being. We will continue to do things in our manner.
“I want my connection to be to the people who I relate to, who know how much I respect our history, they are the ones who I give my heart to.
“There might be lots of kids who dance because that is what Brazilian culture is when a goal is scored. That’s not being disrespectful to anyone else – that’s what we do, that’s us.
“There might be lots of kids who dance because that is what Brazilian culture is when a goal is scored. That’s not being disrespectful to anyone else – that’s what we do, that’s us.
“I am 61 and these players could almost be my grandsons but I have a connection with them. If I have to dance I will dance, although I will do so subtly and I asked them to hide me. It is not my way.”
