Vinicius Junior – Football Flame

Saudi chiefs readying ‘world-record bid’ for Real Madrid forward

18Jul

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Saudi chiefs readying ‘world-record bid’ for Real Madrid forward

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Kylian Mbappe, left Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid salute Achraf Hakimi of PSG before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Saudi Pro League officials are reportedly prepared to table a world-record bid for Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The Brazil international has seen his Real Madrid future called into question, having entered the final two years of his current contract. Vinicius's representatives have been in discussions with Los Blancos over a new contract, with the player keen to continue his association with the record European champions. However, it was recently reported that talks between the two parties have s...

Vinicius says wants ‘many more years’ at Real Madrid

31Jan

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Vinicius says wants ‘many more years’ at Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Vinicius Junior player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on January 30, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Vinicius has silenced rumours about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" in an interview published on Friday. "Being able to keep making history here is very important for me and my family. I hope to stay in the team for many more years," he told club media. Spanish media had reported that Vinicius, 24, received a stratospheric offer to join a club in Saudi Arabia, which has attracted stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in recent years. Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week, joining a pantheon of legends includin...

Madrid’s Vinicius Jr red card: matches to miss

4Jan

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Madrid’s Vinicius Jr red card: matches to miss

VALENCIA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid see the red card during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla stadium on January 3, 2025, in Valencia, Spain. (Photo By Ivan Terron/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid could be without the services of Vinicius Junior for their next four matches following the red card that he received in Friday night's chaotic La Liga clash with Valencia at Mestalla. The Brazil international was sent off in the latter stages of what proved to be a 2-1 victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side, with the forward handed a red card following an altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Vinicius showed his anger towards the referee before leaving the field, a...

Vinicius wins FIFA Best Men’s Player 2024

17Dec

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Vinicius wins FIFA Best Men’s Player 2024

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid, seen with The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, leaves the venue with Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid, following the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 at Aspire Academy on December 17, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Christopher Pike - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best Men’s Player 2024 award at a ceremony in Doha. This comes after a stellar season with Real Madrid, where he helped Los Blancos win the Champions League, La Liga, and the Spanish Super Cup. He scored a career-high 24 goals, including a crucial one in the Champions League final and a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Super Cup. The award is voted on by national team coaches and captains, journalists, an...

Real Madrid will win two awards at Ballon d’Or ceremony despite Vinicius snub

28Oct

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Real Madrid will win two awards at Ballon d’Or ceremony despite Vinicius snub

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Not more than 24 hours ago, Vinicius Junior appeared to be the undisputed favourite to seal the Ballon d’Or trophy. But drama unfolded in the hours heading up to the gala, as various news outlets started to report that Rodri had pipped Vinicius for the prestigious title. The likes of Fabrizio Romano and ESPN soon joined the bandwagon, confirming that Real Madrid are aware of the winner and are thus not attending the Ballon d’Or event. With the countdown already underway, Real Madrid are still absent from the event, in protest of Rodri’s triump...