Although Vinicius Junior has struggled to stand out in Brazil since his debut, Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival has offered the Real Madrid star a fresh opportunity to shine. With this in mind, coach revealed that the 25-year-old will take on a new role in the lineup ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham — three of the club’s brightest stars — have found themselves at the heart of growing tensions inside the dressing room under manager Xabi Alonso.

Just over two years after Neymar Jr.'s last game with Brazil, Casemiro surprised everyone by naming his top candidates to lead the national team in the superstar’s absence, notably omitting Vinicius Jr. from the conversation.

Real Madrid, fresh from last summer’s assembling of an attacking line led by Kylian Mbappe, is reportedly planning another seismic move—one that could alter the balance of European soccer for years to come.

Vinicius' contract talks have stalled, and under an uncertain situation, Real Madrid have reportedly set a record price tag on the Brazilian star.

Real Madrid, despite being the clear favorites, faced a surprising defeat against Liverpool, marking the latter's first victory in the 2025-26 Champions League. In response, legend Gareth Bale did not hesitate to harshly criticize Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe for their performances.

Following the controversial episode with Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti set the record straight to Vinicius Junior.

After the 4-0 win over Valencia in La Liga, Real Madrid head coach opened up on his frustrated reaction to Vinicius Jr. misses penalty, which was handed by his teammate Kylian Mbappé.

Although the tension between Vinicius Jr and Xabi Alonso seems resolved, the Brazilian's contract renewal remains a contentious issue. For that reason, a Champions League winner with Real Madrid has issued a strong warning about his salary expectations.

Vinicius could reportedly end up following Neymar's footsteps out of Spain amid his tense relationship with Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso.

Erling Haaland has firmly established himself as a cornerstone of Manchester City, emerging as one of the most prolific strikers in the world. Despite renewing his contract until 2034, a former Aston Villa executive has made a bold prediction about the Norwegian star's future.

Following El Clásico vs Barcelona, tension seems to be brewing between Vinicius and Xabi Alonso, casting doubt on his future at Real Madrid. After that, 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry weighed in, making a surprising prediction for the Brazilian star’s future.

Real Madrid have made a solid start to the season, maintaining their position as one of the best teams around at the moment. Despite this, certain players in the team are reportedly unhappy with coach Xabi Alonso, suggesting that Vinicius is not the only one with a problem.

Although Real Madrid secured a key victory against Barcelona in El Clasico, Vinicius' aggressive reaction to being substituted stole the spotlight. Following this controversy, the Brazilian took to social media to send a clear message to fans and teammates.

What began as a substitution has now spiraled into one of the most talked-about moments in Spanish soccer — and Real Madrid has now reportedly made its decision on how to handle the controversy.