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Vinícius Júnior news
Vinícius Júnior news, gathered as it breaks: match-winning moments on the left wing, contract talk, awards, Brazil duty and the stories around one of the most watched players in world football – each one labelled by how solid it is and linked to its source.
133 storiesUpdated 9 Nov, 20:00
Sunday 11 October
- Vinícius Red Card: Madrid Expect 2-3 Game Ban, El Clásico Gone
Vinícius Jr. faces a 2-3 game ban after his red card vs Villarreal — and Real Madrid have already accepted he'll miss El Clásico.
LaLiga - Diomandé Nets First Madrid Goal, But Viní Red Card Steals Show
Yan Diomandé scored his first Real Madrid goal to seal a 1-0 win over Villarreal, but Vinícius Júnior's red card is all anyone can talk about.
LaLiga - Mourinho Skips Presser to Dodge Ban Ahead of Sevilla & Barca
Mourinho skipped his post-match presser after the Villarreal win, reportedly fearing comments on Vinícius's red card could earn him a touchline ban.
LaLiga - Mourinho Keeps Vinicius Options Open Ahead of Villarreal
Mourinho says he may rest Vinícius Jr if needed, refusing to guarantee a starting spot but backing the winger to rediscover his best form.
LaLiga
Tuesday 6 October
- Vini Jr. Calls Bellingham 'The Best' After England's 7-0 Rout
Vinícius Jr. called Jude Bellingham 'the best' on social media after the England midfielder scored one and assisted three in a 7-0 Nations League win.
Match Analysis
Wednesday 30 September
- Ancelotti Backs Vinícius Jr: 'He Deserves My Patience'
Carlo Ancelotti publicly backed Vinícius Jr after the Brazil star scored in a friendly, saying he will be 'very patient' amid a tough run of club form.
Match Analysis
Tuesday 29 September
- No Mbappé, No Vinícius: Real Madrid's Sept POTM Shortlist Revealed
Mbappé and Vinícius are both absent as Real Madrid reveal their five-man Player of the Month shortlist for September. Here's who made the cut.
LaLiga
Saturday 26 September
- Arsenal Had Vinicius on the Table — Molina Confirms It
Arsenal assistant manager Miguel Molina has confirmed Vinicius Junior was 'a name on the table' during the summer — before he signed a new Real Madrid deal.
Transfer
Friday 25 September
- Why Real Madrid's Early Stumbles Feel Dangerously Familiar
Dead last in Europe for distance covered, six points off Barcelona, and the same structural cracks re-emerging. Real Madrid's alarm bells are ringing early.
Match Analysis
Monday 21 September
- Diomandé Out-Dribbled Vini & Mbappé Combined in Derby
Yan Diomandé completed 4 dribbles in 36 derby minutes — matching Mbappé and Vinícius combined — despite Madrid playing a man down.
Matches
Thursday 17 September
- Vini Jr Vows Goals Will Return After Tough Elche Night
Vinícius Jr. hit back at his critics with a bold Instagram vow after a tough night against Elche: "The goals will return. Sunday, there will be more."
LaLiga
Monday 14 September
- Petit: Arsenal Dodging Vinicius Was a Bullet Dodged for Them
Emmanuel Petit says Arsenal 'dodged a bullet' by missing out on Vinicius Junior — and from a Madrid fan's view, we're glad he stayed put.
Transfer