VINICIUS JUNIOR NEWS

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo left off of 30-player Ballon d'Or shortlist

Lionel Messi was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player.

SEPTEMBER 4

Madrid mayor criticizes Vinicius for saying Spain shouldn't host 2030 World Cup if racism continues

The mayor of Madrid criticized Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior on Wednesday after the Brazilian said Spain shouldn’t host the 2030 World Cup if the country hasn’t come to grips...

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets lone goal Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Vinicius Junior saved Real Madrid from the loss Thursday, recording his first goal of the season. He's totaled a goal and an assist in the three games played, totaling nine shots (two on target), 11 chances created and five crosses (one accurate).

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will Vinicius Junior head to Saudi Arabia? Real Madrid star delays decision on future after talks over whopping €350m salary | Goal.com US Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will wait until the end of the season to make a decision on his future amid a sensational offer from Saudi...

AUGUST 25 • GOAL.COM

Assists Sunday Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and six chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Vinicius Junior is returning for his seventh season with Real Madrid, getting things going for the team with an assist Sunday. With Kylian Mbappe set to be the No. 9 player for Los Blancos, Vini is expected to increase his assist tota;. only recording five in 2023/24 while also scoring 15 goals.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe addresses Vinicius Junior competition at Real Madrid as he sends definitive message to Carlo Ancelotti on his potential role in the team | Goal.com US Kylian Mbappe says he will play wherever Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wants him to and hopes to play alongside the "unique" Vinicius Jun...

JULY 16 • GOAL.COM

Brazil and Neymar hope to bounce back after Copa América failure

Brazil feels the pressure after a disappointing exit in the Copa América quarterfinals, but the squad is hopeful it can bounce back in time...

JULY 8

Copa América semis set after Uruguay knocks out Brazil

The Copa América semifinals are set after Uruguay beat Brazil on Saturday in a penalty shootout following a scoreless tie in Las Vegas.

JULY 7

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

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

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

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