ALL POSTS TAGGED "Vinicius"
News
/ 3 days agoMadrid ace acknowledges issues between Mbappe and Vinicius
Real Madrid's high-profile signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer has sparked excitement and optimism at the Santiago Bernabeu; but it has also brought about a new challenge. The need to balance the offensive roles of Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo has posed early difficulties; as veteran defender Dani Carvajal has confirmed. Despite Real Madrid's star-studded squad, […]
News
/ 36 days agoVinicius Junior offered $1 billion Saudi Pro League contract
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has received a mouthwatering contract offer from the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The Middle Eastern division has made headlines in the last year or so by attracting major players. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo essentially led the Saudi surge by signing with Al-Nassr as a free agent in January of 2023. The […]
Copa America 2024
/ 77 days agoBrazil advances to last eight after draw with Colombia
Did Ronaldinho have a point? Ridiculous as it sounds — Ronaldinho will definitely celebrate with the Selecao if Brazil wins this year's Copa America — Brazil has looked surprisingly mediocre over their past three games, and they look nothing like the world-conquering teams of the early 2000s. Despite dominating Costa Rica in both possession and […]
Copa America 2024
/ 80 days ago2026 World Cup woes? Vinicius joins Copa America pitch critics
Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials' […]
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/ 87 days ago'Clown who provokes fans': Ex-player rips at Real Madrid star
Vinicius, a star player for Real Madrid, has fought racism head-on for the last year or so. Many incidents of racist abuse have occurred in recent seasons involving the young Brazilian, despite his celebrity status. His fellow Brazilians have, surprisingly, not rallied to his support; the remarks made recently by Carlos Alberto Gomes, better known […]
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/ 89 days agoPSG bid to make Vinicius top earner: What did Madrid star say?
In a dramatic turn of events this summer, PSG attempted to lure Real Madrid's star Vinicius with a staggering financial package. However, the Brazilian sensation stood firm in his commitment to Los Blancos. He allegedly rejected a deal that would have made him one of the highest-paid players in the world. PSG's pursuit of Vinicius […]
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/ 97 days agoNot just Vinicius: PSG eyes two LaLiga stars to replace Mbappe
With Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain find themselves at a critical juncture. PSG are reportedly grappling with concerns about the future of their squad with Vinicius and Lamine Yamal emerging as Mbappe replacements. Mbappe, who signed a five-year deal with the La Liga giants, leaves a significant void at PSG; both in […]
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/ 166 days agoMadrid 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
/ 175 days agoAnti-racism campaigns prove ineffective after recent outbursts
Inter Milan star Francesco Acerbi has become the latest soccer player across Europe to be accused of racism. The defender allegedly hurled a racial slur towards Napoli center-back Juan Jesus during a game on March 17th. Jesus reported the supposed remarks to the match referee at the time. Nevertheless, Serie A officials announced on Tuesday […]
News
/ 186 days agoVinicius 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
/ 236 days agoPremier 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 […]
Brazil
/ 323 days agoReal Madrid sticks $1 billion release clause in Vinicius Jr contract
Real Madrid signed Vinicius Junior to a new contract extension that runs through the 2026/27 season. It is no surprise to see Real Madrid lock down one of its most important players. Vinicius scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. The Brazilian winger finished second on the team in goals in […]
Barcelona
/ 325 days agoLa 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
/ 331 days agoVinicius 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
/ 368 days agoAncelotti'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 […]