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News

/ 14 days ago

Madrid on alert? Three European giants offer $216m for Vinicius

Real Madrid striker Vinicius has dominated headlines throughout the season. Unfortunately, many of these are for the wrong reasons. The Brazilian has become the vocal leader for combating racism in Spanish soccer. But last week, when he broke down in tears at a news appearance, it was clear how badly it was affecting him. Some […]

News

/ 19 days ago

Vinicius to quit Real Madrid over racism? Ancelotti breaks silence

In his never-ending campaign to end racism in sports, Vinicius remains front and center in Spain's media. The talented winger, widely recognized as one of the best players in the world, sobbed uncontrollably at a news conference just before his match against Spain. He cited the constant racial abuse he endures as the reason. The […]

News

/ 25 days ago

Vinicius Jr moved to tears discussing racism in Spain

Brazil is playing Spain in a friendly in Madrid on Tuesday in a fixture that provides a homecoming for Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior. However, that homecoming is not always a welcome one, as racism continues to plague Vinicius and soccer in general in Spain. The Brazilian has been the frequent victim of racist chants from […]

News

/ 34 days ago

Vinicius racial abuse: Madrid file hate crime report against fans

One Real Madrid player, Vinicius has, unfortunately, fallen victim to racist attacks in Spain once again. The unfortunate events developed on Wednesday before Atletico Madrid's Champions League match against Inter. Shocking footage of Atletico supporters hurling racial insults surfaced on social media leading up to the encounter. These insults included the word "chimpanzee" at Vinicius. […]

Kylian Mbappe

/ 84 days ago

Premier League alert as Vinicius may leave Real if Mbappe joins

The signing of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe remains a goal for Real Madrid. The Frenchman executed a surprising about-face in 2022. He signed a three-year deal to remain at PSG, just as Los Blancos were on the verge of signing him. Things took another turn last summer when he informed the Parisians that he […]

Barcelona

/ 173 days ago

La Liga to file complaint against Barca for racial abuse of Vinicius

La Liga is preparing to lodge a complaint against Barcelona for the alleged racist chants directed at Vinicius during the match against Real Madrid. This season's first El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a first-time honor for the temporary replacement of the Camp Nou. Barcelona quickly […]

Leagues: La Liga

/ 180 days ago

Vinicius applauds Sevilla for taking swift action against racist fan

Vinicius has unfortunately been the target of racist abuse at several La Liga stadiums during his time in Spain. Regrettably, another such incident occurred during a match between Real Madrid and Sevilla. Footage from the game showed a man and a young fan making racist monkey gestures towards him. This incident unfolded in the 85th […]

Carlo Ancelotti

/ 216 days ago

Ancelotti's snide remark to Vinicius' omission from FIFA The Best

Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius Jr. as FIFA announced the names of the 12 players up for The Best award. There was controversy as the Brazilian was left absent. As its name implies, the trophy is presented to the season's top performer. As expected such names as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland would feature […]

Brazil

/ 233 days ago

Brazil reveal Vinicius replacement in World Cup Qualifiers squad

Real Madrid star Vinicius got off to a great start of the season but then was dealt an early blow. After leaving last weekend’s 1-0 La Liga victory against Celta Vigo, the club announced in a statement that the Brazilian had injured the biceps femoris in his right leg. Therefore, he would be unable to […]

Kylian Mbappe

/ 293 days ago

Mbappe and Vinicius together in Miami sends Real Madrid fans wild

If the French striker Kylian Mbappe does not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club will sell him. It was just last May when the Parc des Princes hosted a celebration for his renewal. Despite interest from Real Madrid, the Frenchman had committed to staying with PSG. He had even been seen wearing a […]

Carlo Ancelotti

/ 332 days ago

LaLiga asks for more power to fight racism after latest incident

Police in Spain have revealed that seven people have been arrested in connection to racism toward Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid's LaLiga game at Valencia this past weekend. Fans in attendance at the Mestalla racially abused the Brazilian star on Sunday. During a 10-minute delay, the star tried to identify some of those hailing chants […]