Also known as: Vinicius Jr · Vini · Vinicius Jr. · Vini Junior · the Brazilian winger
Real Madrid winger serving a four-match La Liga ban for hair-pulling red card against Villarreal; facing criticism over racial abuse targeting.
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The Standard
… Vinicius Junior added a third before the break.Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C game in Miami on June 24. …
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaignThe Standard
… The initiative being rolled out at the World Cup is part of a broader effort to combat racism, FIFA has said.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 Champi …
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' ruleThe Standard
… Two goals from Matheus Cunha and a Vinicius Junior strike sealed an easy win for the Brazilians in Philadelphia. …
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face DutchCitizen Digital
… With most of their squad away at the World Cup it will be a while before the likes of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are under the command of Mourinho. …
What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's projectCitizen Digital
… e 19, 2026 08:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of file pictures created on June 17, 2026 shows Haiti's forward Duckens Nazon in Frisco on July 7, 2015 (L) and Brazil's forward Vinicius Jr …
Haiti's World Cup return lifts community in New YorkCitizen Digital
Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start By AFP June 14, 2026 10:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to forward Vinicius Junior during t …
Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup startCitizen Digital
… (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Australia conjured a stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey. …
Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock TurkeyThe Standard
… Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point. …
Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup openerCitizen Digital
… That all puts pressure on Vinicius Junior, who scored 21 goals last season for Real Madrid and must provide the firepower if Brazil are to shine, although Barcelona forward Raphinha can also find the net. …
Brazil enter the fray at the World CupCitizen 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-upReal Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said no player is "untouchable," addressing competition for places as Vinicius Junior struggles for form and serves a four-match La Liga ban, while Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has impressed recently.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said no player is "untouchable," addressing competition for places as Vinicius Junior struggles for form and serves a four-match La Liga ban, while Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has impressed recently.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yan Diomande, signed by Real Madrid for a club record 140 million euros from RB Leipzig this summer, scored a goal against Sevilla in La Liga and will face his former club Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler netted a spectacular opener and Yan Diomande added a goal as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday that if he were winger Vinicius Junior, he would have left the club this summer, citing the Brazilian's experience of racial abuse and ongoing targeting by opposition fans since joining Madrid in 2018.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticized Spanish football authorities for announcing Vinicius Junior's four-match ban hours before his team's Champions League match against Roma. The Brazil winger was suspended after being sent off in a La Liga win over Villarreal for pulling an opponent's hair.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior received a four-match suspension from Spain's football federation for a red card for hair-pulling against Villarreal and subsequent protests, ruling him out of the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho criticized Spanish football authorities for announcing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior's four-match ban just two hours before a Champions League match against Roma. Vinicius was suspended for pulling an opponent's hair during a La Liga win over Villarreal.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he has faith in officiating in Spain and in Europe despite his heavy criticisms this season. Mourinho had previously refused to attend a post-match press conference in protest of refereeing decisions and had publicly challenged calls after a league derby loss.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho dismissed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe as "ridiculous," after the French captain was photographed recovering from a left knee injury outside Madrid while in France and Switzerland, and was seen at a nightclub and riding a bicycle — actions that appeared to contradict Mourinho's earlier guidance to players to avoid such activities to prevent injury.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by six points as La Liga resumes, after defeats to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid left them fourth after seven games. Madrid face Villarreal on Saturday before their first Clasico under Mourinho on October 25 at Camp Nou.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team holds respect for India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides, scheduled for Saturday at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Brazil, ranked fifth globally and featuring Vinicius Junior, will face India, ranked 138th, coming off a 1-1 draw with Panama.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's national football team plays Brazil on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with local supporters hoping the match will boost the sport's profile in a cricket-dominated country. The hosts, ranked 138th, face the five-time world champions, with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey describing the encounter as historic for Indian football.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil and Australia will play a double-header friendly series in Australia as the first stage of rebuilding after their World Cup campaigns ended in July. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected only nine players from their World Cup squad for the matches in Townsville and Brisbane, plus a friendly against India.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously, insisting there is "never a friendly game" for them. Brazil will face India in Kolkata on October 3, their first senior men's international in the country.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho acknowledged that his Real Madrid team cannot control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, having struggled to finish off opponents despite creating multiple chances in their opening games.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, along with Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, wore support shirts for Ceuta partially rolled up during a La Liga match, drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Mbappe said he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté—for wearing a tribute shirt supporting Ceuta partially rolled up ahead of their 3-2 win at Elche, which obscured a message reading "we are all Ceutans," while other players wore it normally.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is happy with his squad after the Premier League champions failed to sign Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, while losing Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta told reporters he loves the players he has and pledged to support them.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho held his first Real Madrid press conference, speaking for over 40 minutes in a measured tone before Saturday's LaLiga opener against Espanyol. He stressed that commitment is non-negotiable and rejected the idea the club was gripped by anxiety, instead characterizing the mood as one of anticipation after two trophyless campaigns.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted his team's star players—Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham—could fit together, acknowledging that his predecessors struggled to balance attack and defence with the trio, though he noted the tactical challenge of accommodating all three.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →