Vinicius Junior has Cameroonian ancestry, a DNA test carried out on the Real Madrid and Brazil forward confirmed, Afrosport reports. The result of the test was made public during Brazil’s warm-up before their 1-1 draw against Uruguay in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night. Vinicius was awarded a certificate confirming his Cameroonian origins, and a video tribute showing the history...
Neymar is set for a spell on the sidelines as the Brazilian forward will be out for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal confirmed on Wednesday. The 32-year-old, who returned to action two weeks ago after spending over a year out with a serious knee injury, was replaced 29 minutes after coming on as a substitute in...
The Public Ministry and the Federal Police of Brazil, on Tuesday, launched an investigation into Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old is suspected of manipulating games to gain favours from sports betting. According to reports, there is evidence that proves Henrique "acted on purpose" during Flamengo's match against Santos held on November 1, 2023. The Brazilian Police also claimed that Henrique is currently suspected...
Brazilian forward Neymar returned to football action in Al-Hilal’s 5-4 win over UAE Pro League side Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old made his first appearance in over a year after recovering from a devastating knee injury that saw him rupture both the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. The Brazilian Legend is back 🔙 𝐍𝐉🔟💙 @neymarjr...
Brazil superstar Neymar has backed his compatriot Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Afrosport reports. Vinicius had a stellar 2023-24 season, having a hand a in 35 goal involvements (24 goals, 11 assists) in 39 competitive appearances as Real Madrid won a record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title and 36th La Liga title. The 24-year-old has continued that rich vein of form this season...
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