VINICIUS JUNIOR NEWS

What Neymar did after Vinícius Junior was crowned best FIFA men's player | Sporting News Canada Vinícius Junior wins The Best FIFA Men’s Player award as Neymar celebrates his teammate’s success with a touching message:

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Best FIFA Awards: Did Vini Jr. deserve the honor over Jude Bellingham?

For the second straight year, FIFA selected FOX Sports’ Doug McIntyre as the U.S. media voter for its three "Best" men's awards: Here are Do...

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Vinícius Júnior, Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards

Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has finally got his hands on a big global player award.

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Baila Vini! Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Danced to His Own Tune in 2024 The Brazilian was the best player on the best team in soccer this year, and according to him, he's only just getting started.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SI.COM

Suspended to face Sevilla Vinicius Junior had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute, so he'l...

Impact Vinicius Junior came off the bench in the draw vs. Rayo and was unable to make an impact on the attacking third. To complicate things even further, he'll miss the final game of the calendar year against Sevilla. This means Arda Guler or Brahim Diaz should be in the XI as his replacement.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions Tuesday Vinicius scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Vinicius returned to play Tuesday, appearing to have not missed a beat after a stunning performance. He would earn two goal contributions, a goal and an assist, helping lead Real to the win. This is now five goals in UCL play with his assist being his first in the competition, giving him 19 in 18 appearances across all competitions.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Junior Returns in Style, Kylian Mbappe Suffers Injury: Things We Learned From Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid Vinícius Júnior bagged a goal and an assist in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Atalanta.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting against Atalanta Vinicius (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Vinicius is back with the team after training this week, returning to his regular spot in the starting XI. He should continue in this role moving forward after returning from his four-match absence, as he has only missed one start this season when fit, bagging 17 goal contributions in 17 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Vinicius (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's match against Atalanta, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. "It's important to have Vinicius back in training so he can start getti...

Impact Vinicius is questionable for the midweek match after training this week, and he is nearing a return from his thigh issues. His availability will likely come down to a late fitness test, taking place just ahead of game time. If fit, Vinicius will hope to see the start, as he is a regular starter when healthy. However, if left out, Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler are possible replacements.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Vinicius Junior Return Date Vinícius Júnior could make his return for Real Madrid against Atalanta, per Carlo Ancelotti.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

"I'm a big fan of Kylian Mbappe but he's not showing it" - Van der Vaart snubs Real Madrid's Mbappe and Vinicius; names best player in the world now Former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has named Mohamed Salah the best player in the world ahead of Vinicius Junior and Kylian...

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Aiming to return in UCL Vinicius Junior (thigh) is out for Saturday's match at Girona but is aiming to be available for the game against Atalanta on Tuesday, Dec. 10, manager Carlo Ancelotti told media, i...

Impact Real Madrid aren't looking to rush Vinicius' progression, and they're willing to wait as long as it's needed to have the star forward back in the mix. The Girona match comes too soon for him, however, meaning Brahim Diaz is likely to remain in the attacking line alongside Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Junior Calls Out 'Crazy' Schedule After Sustaining Thigh Injury Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior blamed soccer’s expanded match calendar on his latest injury.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Suffers thigh injury Vinicius is out for the time being due to a thigh issue, according to his club.

Impact Vinicius is heading for the sidelines for a spell of time, with the attacker suffering an injury following Sunday's win against Leganes despite playing the full 90 minutes. This will be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in all but one match this season. He still has not seen a timetable for his return, with Brahim Diaz, Endrick and Arda Guler likely seeing more time in his absence.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"I love him at football level" - Leganes manager snubs Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius while choosing 'favorite' Real Madrid player Leganes manager Borja Jimenez has named Luka Modric his favorite Real Madrid player ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Vinicius Junior Costs Brazil Three Points: Takeaways From Draw With Venezuela Brazil's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hit a snag after only managing a 1–1 draw with Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Vinicius Junior Ballon d'Or snub had 'nothing to do with racism' says ex-Real Madrid boss | Sporting News Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's brightest stars, is no stranger to controversy. The Brazilian winger has not only become a target for...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Produces sensational performance Vinicius Junior scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Vinicius Junior accounted for three of Real's four goals in their thrashing of Osasuna. He terrorized defenders throughout his 75 minutes on the pitch, completing a match-high seven dribbles, creating two chances, and having 15 touches in the opposition's box. The Brazilian phenom now has eight goals on the year, and will look to continue to stuff the stat sheet against Leganes on Sunday, November 24.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid golea a Osasuna con tripleta de Vinicius y Militão sufre desgarro en la rodilla Vinicius Junior marcó una tripleta para impulsar la victoria 4-0 del Real Madrid sobre Osasuna el sábado en la liga española, duelo en el qu...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Responds to Ballon d'Or Snub With Hat Trick vs. Osasuna Less than two weeks after Vinícius Júnior lost the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Rodri, the winger bagged a hat trick against Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • SI.COM

Liverpool urged to 'break the bank' for Vinicius Junior with Real Madrid star a 'ready-made replacement' for Mohamed Salah | Goal.com US Danny Murphy has advised Liverpool to sign Vinicius Junior as he considers the Brazilian a "ready-made replacement" for Mohamed Salah.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Converts penalty in loss Vinicius Junior scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Vinicius Junior converted a penalty for Real's lone goal in the 23rd minute while leading his side with five chances created in the match. The attacker has scored four goals while combining for 11 shots and seven chances created in his last two Champions League matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti Reveals Vinicius Junior's Mindset After 2024 Ballon d'Or Snub Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti insisted Vinícius Júnior is past his 2024 Ballon d’Or snub and ready to face AC Milan.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí have won the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards for the world’s best soccer players.

OCTOBER 29, 2024