Vinicius Jr

Five people handed prison sentences over racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr.

Five people handed prison sentences over racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr.

La Liga announced on Wednesday that five people have been handed suspended prison sentences for racist abuse towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old Brazilian superstar was subjected to abuse when he was substituted in an away game against Valladolid in September 2022. The Provincial Court of Valladolid has sentenced the five people involved in the incident to a one-year suspended prison sentence,...

Vinicius Jr. calm about his Real Madrid future amid Saudi interest

Vinicius Jr. calm about his Real Madrid future amid Saudi interest

Vinicius Jr. says he is calm about his future at Real Madrid amid increased interest from the Saudi Pro League, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian superstar has been a key cog for Los Blancos for the past seven seasons, helping the Spanish capital outfit to 14 titles including two Champions League and three La Liga crowns. Vinicius has a contract that ties him to the Santiago Bernabeu...

Real Madrid to appeal Vinicius Jr. red card against Valencia

Real Madrid to appeal Vinicius Jr. red card against Valencia

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club will appeal the red card given to Vinicius Jr. in the comeback 2-1 La Liga win over Valencia at the Mestalla on Friday night, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos fell to a first half goal from Hugo Duro and were further compounded when Jude Bellingham missed from the penalty spot in the 55th minute and Kylian Mbappe's...

UCL: Real Madrid receive double boost ahead of Atalanta clash

UCL: Real Madrid receive double boost ahead of Atalanta clash

Real Madrid have been boosted by the return Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo ahead of their UEFA Champions League trip to Bergamo to face Atalanta on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. Vinicius has been sidelined for the past few weeks with a muscle injury likewise Rodrygo. Their absence has been felt with Los Blancos battling to get results including in the Champions League where they currently...

Brazil confirm Real Madrid’s Ancelotti as next head coach

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti backs Vinicius to win Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his weight behind Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award, Afrosport reports. The Italian coach reacted to the Brazilian's performance against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, where he bagged a hat-trick in their 5-2 comeback win. The former Chelsea and AC Milan manager said Vinicius has done enough to win the prestigious...