Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr Named Fifa Best Men’s Player Of The Year
18 Dec

Vinicius Jr Named Fifa Best Men’s Player Of The Year

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Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards. The 24-year-old and his club boycotted the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony after missing out to Manchester City’s Rodri – but he picked up this prize in Doha. Vinicius played a key role in Real’s Champions League and La Liga-winning campaign in 2023-24, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists. Earlier in the ceremony, Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the women’s player of the year for the second year in a row. This was the first time Vinicius has won the…
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Vinicius Jr Breaks His Silence After Missing Out On Ballon D’Or To Rodri
29 Oct

Vinicius Jr Breaks His Silence After Missing Out On Ballon D’Or To Rodri

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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has made a defiant vow on social media after missing out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri. Vinicius Jr has reacted to Rodri's Ballon d'Or triumph on X, vowing to "do it 10x if I have to". The Real Madrid star wrote: "I'll do it 10x if I have to. They're not ready," in a post that instantly went viral on social media. Vinicius appeared to be all set to claim his first Ballon d'Or award until it was reported on Monday afternoon that the Brazilian and a contingent of Real Madrid players…
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Vinicius Jr: Racist Abuse Means Brazil Winger Feels ‘Less Like Playing’
26 Mar

Vinicius Jr: Racist Abuse Means Brazil Winger Feels ‘Less Like Playing’

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Brazil winger Vinicius Jr says he feels “less and less” like playing football because of the repeated racist abuse he has suffered. Last season there were 10 such incidents against the 23-year-old reported to prosecutors by La Liga. During an emotional news conference on Monday, Vinicius added he would not be forced to leave Real Madrid and Spain and let racism win. However, he said he was finding it “hard to move forward” from the abuse. Brazil face Spain in an international friendly at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan…
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Vinicius Jr: Valencia Fined, Sanctioned With Partial Stadium Closure For Five Matches
25 May

Vinicius Jr: Valencia Fined, Sanctioned With Partial Stadium Closure For Five Matches

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Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches following the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Spanish police have detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian at Mestalla Stadium on Sunday. Valencia have also been fined 45,000 euros (£39,000). Vinicius’ late red card has been rescinded, meaning he will not have to serve a suspension. Valencia called the decision to partially close their stadium “disproportionate, unjust and unprecedented” and said they intend to appeal against that part of the sanction. “Valencia have collaborated from the first minute with the police and…
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La Liga President Tebas Apologises For Twitter ‘Attack’ On Vinicius
25 May

La Liga President Tebas Apologises For Twitter ‘Attack’ On Vinicius

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La Liga president Javier Tebas says he did not mean to “attack” Vinicius Jr on social media after the Real Madrid player was racially abused by opposition fans at Valencia on Sunday. Vinicius and Tebas were involved in Twitter row after the forward said the Spanish league “belongs to racists”. Tebas’ and La Liga’s handling of the incident has been widely condemned. “I didn’t mean to attack Vinicius, but if people understood it that way I have to apologise,” Tebas told ESPN Brazil. “That was not my intention, far from it. I was trying to clarify a situation and explain…
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‘United We Stand’ – Kudus Mohammed Shows Support To Vinicius Jr After Racist Abuse
24 May

‘United We Stand’ – Kudus Mohammed Shows Support To Vinicius Jr After Racist Abuse

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Black Stars midfielder, Kudus Mohammed, has shown support to Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Jr, following the latter was subjected to racist slurs. The Ajax man shared a video compilation of the abuse Vinicius has faced throughout the 2022/2023 season on his Instagram story. Kudus noted in his caption that the players stand together in their quest to fight racism and draw from their unique difference. "United we stand, refusing to accept racism. Diversity is our strength," he wrote. Kudus Mohammed joins Inaki Williams as the two Black Stars players to throw their weight behind the Brazilian since he was subjected…
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FIFA President Releases Statement On Vinicius Jr’s Racist Abuse
22 May

FIFA President Releases Statement On Vinicius Jr’s Racist Abuse

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has released a statement in solidarity with Real Madrid winger, Vinicius, who suffered racist abuse against Valencia. In his statement via Instagram, he cited that world football's governing body stands with Vinicius and any player who finds him or herself in such a situation. "Full solidarity to Vinicius. There is no place for racism in football or in society, and FIFA stands by all players who have found themselves in such a situation. Events during the match between Valencia and Real Madrid show that this needs to be the case," he said in the statement." He…
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‘La Liga Belongs To Racists’- Vinicius After Valencia Abuse
22 May

‘La Liga Belongs To Racists’- Vinicius After Valencia Abuse

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Vinicius said "Spain is known as a country of racists" after abusive chants were directed towards him at ValenciaReal Madrid forward Vinicius Junior said "La Liga belongs to racists" after being subjected to racist chants at Valencia. The 22-year-old Brazil international was dismissed for violent conduct in the 97th minute of the 1-0 La Liga defeat after an altercation with Hugo Duro. Earlier in the game, an incensed Vinicius attempted to bring Valencia fans to the referee's attention. "The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists," Vinicius wrote on Instagram. "It wasn't the…
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