Vinicius Jr

WC 2026 Qualifiers / Vinicius Jr to replace Rodrygo for injury-depleted Brazil

Vinicius Jr, who missed Brazil's victories over Peru and Chile last month with a neck injury, will be back in the starting lineup after Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Osasuna in LaLiga.

'I’d vote for Carvajal, and Vinicius too'

“Why would it hurt me? It was my moment, to enjoy with my family. The last thing I’d be thinking about is people who weren’t there, and didn’t want to participate,” Rodri said in an interview with COPE radio.

Vinicius treble helps Real Madrid crush Osasuna

Hammered by Barcelona in a league Clasico and then outplayed by AC Milan in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's side badly needed this confidence-boosting victory.

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

Vinicius believes fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or defeat

Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season. He was also named best player at this year's European Championship after Spain lifted a record-extending fourth title.

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony

Vinicius was not among the nominees who paraded onto the stage at the Paris' Chatelet Theatre where the ceremony was held.

Vinicius favourite for Ballon d'Or in post-Messi and Ronaldo era

The men's shortlist for the 2023/24 edition of the prestigious individual award is the first since 2003 to feature neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo who hoovered up the prize 13 times between them.

Vinicius Jr favourite to win first Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Vinicius Jr to replace Rodrygo for injury-depleted Brazil

Vinicius Jr, who missed Brazil's victories over Peru and Chile last month with a neck injury, will be back in the starting lineup after Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Osasuna in LaLiga.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

'I’d vote for Carvajal, and Vinicius too'

“Why would it hurt me? It was my moment, to enjoy with my family. The last thing I’d be thinking about is people who weren’t there, and didn’t want to participate,” Rodri said in an interview with COPE radio.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Vinicius treble helps Real Madrid crush Osasuna

Hammered by Barcelona in a league Clasico and then outplayed by AC Milan in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's side badly needed this confidence-boosting victory.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Vinicius believes fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or defeat

Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season. He was also named best player at this year's European Championship after Spain lifted a record-extending fourth title.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony

Vinicius was not among the nominees who paraded onto the stage at the Paris' Chatelet Theatre where the ceremony was held.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Vinicius favourite for Ballon d'Or in post-Messi and Ronaldo era

The men's shortlist for the 2023/24 edition of the prestigious individual award is the first since 2003 to feature neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo who hoovered up the prize 13 times between them.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Vinicius Jr favourite to win first Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Four arrested over Vinicius abuse before Madrid derby

The viral social media campaign before the September 29 clash encouraged Atletico fans to arrive at the club's Metropolitano stadium and utter "degrading and discriminatory insults with racist connotations" against a Real player, police said.