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, technique and dribbling ability.

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Rodri banner gave Vinicius Jr 'more strength' v Man City Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says the display of a banner highlighting Rodri's Ballon d'Or win before kick-off at Manchester City motivated him even more to win the Champions League play-off first.. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Ancelotti defends Real Madrid Ballon d'Or snub Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Man Utd consider move for Delap - Saturday's gossip Manchester United consider move for Liam Delap, Vinicius Jr in talks to extend Real Madrid contract, Manchester City want Atalanta midfielder Ederson, plus more. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Man City keen on Juventus' Luiz - Monday's gossip Manchester City want to sign Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus, Saudi Arabian league still eyeing Vinicius Jr, Chelsea holding out for £40m for Trevoh Chalobah. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025
Critics 'continue to try to cancel me' - Vinicius Jr Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says his critics "continue to try to cancel me, to belittle me" after earning one of football's biggest individual honours. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2024
Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men's player of the year Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024

Stars stepped up for Real Madrid against Atalanta - Warnock Watch as BBC Sport's Stephen Warnock analyses how Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior stepped up in Real Madrid's win over Atalanta in the Champions League. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
Real Madrid earn vital win against Atalanta in thriller Watch highlights as Real Madrid secure a much-needed win against Atalanta in the Champions League with goals from Kylain Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
Liverpool's best chance of beating Real Madrid in 15 years? With Kylian Mbappe not yet at his best and the in-form Vinicius Jr out injured, is this Liverpool's best chance to beat Real Madrid since 2009? BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr out of Liverpool match Vinicius Jr is out of Real Madrid's Champions League match against Liverpool because of a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2024

Vinicius Jr injured before Liverpool match Vinicius Jr is doubtful for Real Madrid's Champions League match against Liverpool because of a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2024
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 on November 5, 2024
'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 on November 4, 2024	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 on November 1, 2024