Vinícius Júnior

Brazilian footballer (born 2000)

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Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, commonly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vini Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his pace, finishing, and dribbling ability.

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Vinicius 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for confronting a fan about alleged abuse. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'I've never seen a player persecuted like Vinicius' Vinicius Jr has overcome the odds to reach the top, but nothing could have prepared him for what he would face in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024
Vinicius Jr in tears discussing racism struggles Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr gives an emotional response in a news conference when asked about the racist abuse has he faced in his career. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024

Vinicius feels 'less like playing' over racist abuse Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr feels "less and less" like playing football because of the repeated racist abuse he has suffered. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024
Vinicius Jr breaks down in tears over racist abuse suffered in Spain Vinicius Jr broke down in tears during a press conference as he revealed the ongoing racist abuse he suffers in Spain is making him feel less motivated to play football. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
Real file complaint after Vinicius 'racist insults' Real Madrid file complaint with Spanish legal authorities after striker Vinicius Jr suffered "racist and hateful insults" this week. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2024

Vinicius urges Uefa action after more alleged abuse Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr urges Uefa to take action after again being the subject of alleged racist abuse. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
Real Madrid hold off Leipzig to reach quarter-finals Real Madrid reach the Champions League quarter-finals as Vinicius Junior makes RB Leipzig pay for their missed chances in a 2-1 aggregate win. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
Real's Bellingham sent off after being denied late winner at Valencia Jude Bellingham is sent off after Vinicius Jr scores twice for Real Madrid in a dramatic draw at Valencia's Mestalla. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024
Vinicius Jr treble in Real Super Cup win over Barca Vinicius Jr scores a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat El Clasico rivals Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024

Vinicius and Rodrygo score twice as Real thrash Valencia Real Madrid thrash Valencia as Carlo Ancelotti's side move two points behind La Liga leaders Girona. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023
Vinicius Jr praises Sevilla for ejecting fan over racism The Real Madrid footballer said he has also been sent a video of a second fan being abusive towards him. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Rooney agrees Birmingham deal - Tuesday's gossip Wayne Rooney agrees deal to become Birmingham City boss, Man Utd ready to subsidise Jadon Sancho wages to offload winger, Vinicius Jr yet to sign new Real Madrid contract, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023	Brazil to play Spain in support of Vinicius Jr Brazil are to play Spain in a friendly in March next year as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023
Seven punished over racism towards Vinicius Jr Seven people are punished for acts of racism towards Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023	Tebas apologises for Twitter 'attack' on Vinicius La Liga president Javier Tebas says he did not mean to "attack" Vinicius Jr on social media after the Real Madrid player was racially abused by opposition fans at Valencia on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
Southgate hopes for change after Vinicius Jr racism England boss Gareth Southgate hopes there is "significant change" after Valencia were sanctioned for the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023	Valencia football club to appeal against stand closure following racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr Valencia have said they will appeal against their five-game partial stadium closure and fine following the racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr in Sunday's La Liga match. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2023
Football news: Vinicius Jr, Man City, Wolves Latest reaction from the racism storm engulfing Spanish football and is Julen Lopetegui set to leave Wolves? BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023	Valencia fined and given partial stadium ban over racist abuse Valencia are sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches and fined following the racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023
'It's not war, it's sport' - Ancelotti on abuse Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says football is "not a war, it is a sport", referring to the racist abuse aimed at winger Vinicius Jr. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023	Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023
Tebas comments make my blood boil - Richards Micah Richards says La Liga president Javier Tebas' response to the racist abuse suffered by Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr "makes my blood boil". BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023	Anti-racism measures are not working - Richards Micah Richards tells 5 Live that the treatment of Vinicius Jr in La Liga shows that anti-racism measures are not working. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023
Four arrested on suspicion of hanging effigy of Vinicius Jr off bridge in Madrid Four people have been arrested on suspicion of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr off a bridge in Spain's capital in January, police have said. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023	Vinicius Jr renews attack on authorities after racist abuse and reveals death threats Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has renewed his attack on La Liga and the Spanish authorities, revealing he received death threats this season. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023
Arrests after effigy of Real Madrid star hanged from bridge Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of hate crimes aimed at Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Jr. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023	Real report Vinicius Jr racist abuse as hate crime The latest incident of racist abuse towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reported to the Spanish prosecutor's office as a hate crime BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023
Vinicius Jr abuse shows things must change - Balague The disgusting racist abuse of Vinicius Jr receives almost whenever he plays in La Liga shows that things need to change. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023	Real Madrid lodge hate crime complaint after Vinicius Junior targeted with racist abuse Real Madrid have lodged a hate crime complaint with Spanish prosecutors after Vinicius Junior was targeted with racist abuse during their away tie against Valencia. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023
Real Madrid star says Spain's top league 'belongs to the racists' after pointing out abusers Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has claimed racism is "normal" in Spain's top league after fans allegedly targeted him with abusive chants. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023