Vinicius Jr
Sancho upstages Mbappe, Kroos’ quality reigns supreme
Enthralling first-leg semifinals in the Champions League have left the fate of the return legs in greater anticipation and in edge-of-the-seat poise, with Borussia Dortmund upstaging Kylian Mbappe’s PSG in Germany and 14-time winners Real Madrid snatching a draw against Bayern Munich away from home.
Ancelotti unhappy with Real's 'soft' attitude in draw at Bayern
Ancelotti was critical of his team's commitment after Vinicius Jr's first-half goal gave them the lead as Bayern struck twice in four minutes early in the second half to turn the game around before Vinicius equalised from the penalty spot.
Real look to end Etihad voodoo
Eight days on from a captivating six-goal spectacular at the Santiago Bernabeu, Manchester City and Real Madrid reconvene for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Racism reducing my desire to play football: Vinicius
The Real Madrid forward has suffered abuse from opposition fans on many occasions in recent years, with one incident in Valencia in May provoking worldwide outrage.
Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal before Brazil friendly
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has suffered racial abuse on many occasions in recent years, with one incident in Valencia in May provoking worldwide outrage.
Brazil hope to avoid breaking ignominious record
Brazil will hope not to break an ignominious 23-year-old record when they visit Wembley Stadium to square off against hosts England in a mouthwatering friendly on Saturday.
Ancelotti urges 'zero tolerance' of racist abuse in LaLiga
On Thursday, Vinicius urged the European governing body UEFA to take action against alleged racist chants directed at him by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans.
Vinicius condemns racist chants before Atletico Champions League game
"I hope you have already thought about their punishment," the Brazilian said on X, mentioning the official accounts of the Champions League and European football's governing body UEFA.
Vinicius uses football to stimulate young Brazilian minds
Perched on football-patterned cushions on classroom floors of artificial grass, they learn on tablets and smartphones using an app created by the Vini Jr Institute, started by the Real Madrid athlete to improve public education in disadvantaged communities.
‘It was the best performance of the season’
Regarding his thunderbolt, Vinicius added: “I don't tend to shoot from outside the box but I felt confident and I didn't get to play the last game and it came off. I'm thrilled but now we have to rest up before Tuesday."
Sports, politics and the ugly by-product
Ideally, sports and politics should never mix, but inevitably, sports and politics always mix.
Vinicius becomes UNESCO goodwill ambassador
The UN cultural agency on Friday named Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior its "goodwill ambassador for education for all".
Ancelotti ‘on cloud nine’ as Real outclass Barca
A quickfire hattrick from Vinicius Jr. within 40 minutes elevated Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti "on cloud nine" as Los Blancos clinched the Spanish Super Cup after a 4-1 humiliation of arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia yesterday (Bangladesh time).
Madrid Super Cup hero Vinicius 'no saint'
The Brazilian winger, 23, is often criticised by opponents for going down easily, confronting officials and humiliating them with dribbles.
Vinicius doubtful for World Cup qualifier against Argentina
Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior said it will be "a bit difficult" to be fit in time for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina, after limping off with a left-thigh injury against Colombia.
Vinicius, Rodrygo score twice as Real thrash Valencia 5-1
Real are second in the standings on 32 points, two behind surprise leaders Girona, who beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 earlier on Saturday.
Vinicius vows to continue fight against racism as he seals Socrates Award
Vinicius, who has been racially abused regularly in LaLiga games for the last two seasons, was recognised for starting a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and investing in education in Brazil.
Xavi critical of Barca spokesman's post attacking Vinicius
The Brazilian forward was racially abused during his team's 1-1 draw on Saturday at Sevilla, with the Andalusian club ejecting a fan from the stadium.
Vinicius highlights racist gesture made by 'child'
Sevilla expelled a supporter for "racist and xenophobic behaviour", the club said in a statement, with Vinicius thanking them for their quick action, as well as highlighting another incident
