Also known as: Vinicius Jr
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Citizen Digital
… Thereafter it was Brazil who created the better chances, with Shoubir twice being forced to save in quick succession, from Vinicius Jr and Barcelona striker Raphinha, as the South Americans chased a second. …
Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-upThe Standard
… Bournemouth’s Rayan scored his first goal for his country, Brentford's Igor Thiago was on target, while Vinicius Jr, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta and Danilo also hit the net.Ancelotti will need every tool available to him, though, Portuguese included, for the size of the challenge ahe …
Will Ancelotti restore hope to battered Brazil side?Citizen Digital
Five stars ready to light up the World Cup By AFP May 22, 2026 10:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's forward Vinicius Jr celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sout …
Five stars ready to light up the World CupCitizen Digital
… Brazil winger Vinicius Junior did not train with Real Madrid on Thursday and could miss the clash against Athletic Bilbao. …
What to look out for in final La Liga weekendCitizen Digital
… Vinicius Junior’s best football of his career came under Ancelotti’s orders at Real Madrid. …
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleCitizen Digital
Defeated Real Madrid must put team 'before' individuals: coach Arbeloa By AFP May 11, 2026 07:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior jumps past Barcelona's Sp …
Defeated Real Madrid must put team 'before' individuals: coach ArbeloaCitizen Digital
… ends Prestianni ban worldwide By AFP May 06, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni argues with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior …
FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwideCitizen Digital
… Some fans and pundits have pointed to post-match comments from fellow stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham after Sunday's win as signs of a growing rift with the France captain. …
Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before ClasicoCitizen Digital
… The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game in February. …
World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdownCitizen Digital
UEFA ban Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct By AFP April 24, 2026 05:05 (EAT) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni argues with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (R) during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play …
UEFA ban Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conductBrazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his club needs to prioritize collective teamwork over individual talent after Barcelona beat them 2-0 in the Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles. Arbeloa cited the need for a clearer strategy and noted that Madrid dropped points in games they should not have lost.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA extended Gianluca Prestianni's suspension worldwide after UEFA originally banned the Benfica winger for six games (with three suspended) for discriminatory conduct during a Champions League play-off against Real Madrid on February 17, in which Vinicius Junior accused him of racism, a charge Prestianni denies.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, sidelined with a hamstring injury, has faced criticism from supporters after taking a holiday in Sardinia during rest days granted by the club. Some fans are calling for him to leave, and an online petition urges Madrid fans to voice their discontent ahead of Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million, with money shared between the 48 teams in the 2026 finals now totaling $871 million, up from $727 million announced in December, to address concerns over spiraling costs for participating teams.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches after a controversial incident in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid in February, with the ban imposed for homophobic conduct; three of those matches are suspended for a two-year probationary period, and Prestianni had already served one match in the second leg of the play-off against Madrid.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →