VINICIUS JUNIOR NEWS

USA players on receiving racial abuse online: 'It's normal at this point'

Players like Brazil star Vini Jr. have long endured racist abuse in Europe, but U.S. players say it's happening everywhere, and they're spea...

JUNE 30, 2024

Junior scores twice to lead Brazil to 4-1 win over Paraguay in Copa America group stage

Vinicius Junior scored two first-half goals to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay and put itself in position to advance out of Group...

JUNE 29, 2024

Paraguay vs. Brazil highlights: Brazil gets convincing 4-1 win

Copa America continued on Friday night, as Paraguay took on Brazil. Here are the top moments from the match!

JUNE 29, 2024

Brazil goes to Copa América with teen Endrick up front, many unknowns

Brazil's Copa América starting lineup is widely expected to include 17-year-old striker Endrick, but not much else is known.

JUNE 14, 2024

Caps another stellar season Vinicius Junior made a total of 22 starts in 26 La Liga appearances during the 2023/24 season.

Impact Vinicius Junior is making a strong case to be the front-runner in the Ballon d'Or race after another trophy-filled season with Real Madrid. He's scored 15 goals and had five assists in league play, averaging about three shots and 2.1 crosses per game. He also scored a goal in the UCL final, netted a brace in the semis against Bayern Munich, and had six goals and four assists in 10 matches in the tournament. With Kylian Mbappe joining the team, Vinicius is expected to remain the team's best player and is likely to move over to the right side.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in final Vinicius scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Vinicius scored the crucial goal to seal the Champions League title for Madrid. The winger was one of the best in the world, as he has been every season since joining Madrid. The young attacker is now joined by Kylian Mbappe moving forward, forming perhaps the most lethal attacking trio in all of Europe for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League final: Real Madrid tops Borussia Dortmund to win 15th title

Real Madrid, Europe's most successful club, beat underdog Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Champions League final in London.

JUNE 1, 2024

Relatively quiet versus Betis Vinicius had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and suffered four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Betis.

Impact Vinicius had a decent game here, with a couple of finishes, a very clear chance missed and lots of fouls drawn as usual, but this had nothing to do with the player who amazed throughout the entire campaign to lead his team to the title. Over 26 league appearances (22 starts), the superstar accumulated 15 goals, five assists, 78 shots, 31 chances created and 54 fouls drawn, being one of the La Liga's most productive players from a fantasy standpoint.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Vinicius Junior scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-0 win against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he...

Impact Vinicius Junior scored his fourth league brace to give him 15 on the season. He's maintained an elite form in the attack with five goals and three assists in the last nine matches, logging in 29 shots (16 on target), 21 crosses (four won), and 16 chances created in that span.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Applies offensive pressure Vinicius Junior generated five shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Vinicius Junior kept pressure on the backline of Bayern Munich for the full 90 minutes Wednesday. He managed three shots on target and attempted six crosses en route to creating two chances as Real Madrid triumphed 2-1 and advanced to the Champions League final by an aggregate score of 4-3. Over the Champions League campaign, Vinicius Junior has averaged one goal contribution per match. Entering the final, he's made nine starting appearances, scored five times and supplied four assists.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins La Liga title Vinicius Junior generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Cadiz.

Impact Vinicius Junior got another chance to rest with the upcoming UCL semi finals match, coming off the bench during Saturday's win. He's also won his third La Liga title since joining Real Madrid in 2018. On the campaign, the forward has recorded 13 goals in five assists, totaling 70 shots (35 on target), 51 crosses (five accurate) ad 26 chances creates.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.

APRIL 30, 2024