Vinícius Júnior

Brazilian footballer (born 2000)

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Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, commonly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vini Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his pace and dribbling ability.

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Mbappe must adapt to solve Real problem - Benzema Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker because he will not displace Vinicius Junior on the left. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Him against the world' - how Vinicius Jr's fight goes beyond football Despite missing out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or, fans of Vinicius Jr believe it is only ever going to be a matter of when, not if. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Amorim wants Diomande at Man Utd - Saturday's gossip Ruben Amorim wants to take Ousmane Diomande to Manchester United, Europe's elite track Vinicius Jr's situation, while manager Gary O'Neil is under pressure at Wolves. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Mallorca fan sentenced for racially abusing Vinicius Jr A Mallorca fan who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr and former Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze is given a 12-month suspended prison sentence by a Spanish court. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Real players will leave pitch over racism - Vinicius Jr Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says he and his team-mates will leave the pitch if they face any more racism this season. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2024
Saudi Pro League want Vinicius Jr - Tuesday's gossip Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is wanted by the Saudi Pro League, Manchester United have considered signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2024

Messi farewell? Vinicius Jr for Ballon d'Or? Copa America set to start BBC Sport tells you the things to look out for in this summer's Copa America in the United States. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2024
I'm a tormentor of racists - Vinicius Jr on jailed abusers Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says he is a "tormentor of racists" after three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing him at a match. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2024
Three given jail sentences for Vinicius Jr abuse Three Valencia fans are sentenced to eight months in prison, the first conviction for racism at a football match in Spain as a direct result of a complaint filed by La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2024
Valencia fans jailed for racially abusing Real Madrid star Three Valencia football fans who racially abused Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr have each been jailed for eight months. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024

Vinicius 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for confronting a fan about alleged abuse. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024
'I've never seen a player persecuted like Vinicius' Vinicius Jr has overcome the odds to reach the top, but nothing could have prepared him for what he would face in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024
Vinicius Jr in tears discussing racism struggles Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr gives an emotional response in a news conference when asked about the racist abuse has he faced in his career. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024	Vinicius feels 'less like playing' over racist abuse Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr feels "less and less" like playing football because of the repeated racist abuse he has suffered. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024
Vinicius Jr breaks down in tears over racist abuse suffered in Spain Vinicius Jr broke down in tears during a press conference as he revealed the ongoing racist abuse he suffers in Spain is making him feel less motivated to play football. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024	Real file complaint after Vinicius 'racist insults' Real Madrid file complaint with Spanish legal authorities after striker Vinicius Jr suffered "racist and hateful insults" this week. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2024
Vinicius urges Uefa action after more alleged abuse Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr urges Uefa to take action after again being the subject of alleged racist abuse. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024