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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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 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago
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

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