Vinícius Júnior RUMORS & NEWS

90 Min "Real Madrid have condemned Atletico Madrid fans who hung an effigy of Vinicius Junior off a bridge prior to their Copa del Rey clash. Vinicius was the victim of racist abuse the last time the two sides met in La Liga at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier in the season, with the wide..." January 26

Bleacher Report "An effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was hung off a bridge outside the club's training facility Thursday, ahead of a match against rival Atlético Madrid: The banner attached to the bridge translates to "Madrid hates Real," via BBC Sport. Per..." January 26

90 Min "a Liga have rejected criticism from Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior over an alleged lack of protection from racism. Vinicius called out the Spanish officials after Saturday's victory over Real Valladolid, in which racist chants could be heard from the Valladolid fans, as he..." January 01

The Athletic "Nike’s latest World Cup advert is a predictably grand production. The Footballverse, they call it. A spoof scientific quest set in a Swiss laboratory to decide once and for all who can be considered the Greatest Of All Time. All of Nike’s big hitters – past..." December 08

Marca.com "the days before the World Cup are full of suspense. For Brazil, who are the favourites, there first match takes place on Thursday, November 24, at 20:00 CET where they will face Serbia. The Balkan outfit are a tough side with a strong attack and, for that..." November 18

ESPN "Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has taken a swipe at the Ballon d'Or after Brazil teammate Vinicius Jr was only ranked eighth at Monday's gala in Paris. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the prize for the first time..." October 19

90 Min "Brazil manager Tite has urged Vinicius Junior to continue to be his expressive self in the face of the racist abuse aimed his way in recent weeks. Criticism of Vinicius' goal celebrations quickly took an abhorrent turn when the Real Madrid winger's race was brought into..." September 22

90 Min "Atletico Madrid have condemned the racist abuse Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior received prior to and during the Derbi Madrileno on Sunday. The Brazil international was subjected to racist chanting and monkey noises from a large section of home fans both before the match outside..." September 20

BBC "Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior says "the happiness of a black Brazilian in Europe" is behind criticism of his goal celebrations. Agent Pedro Bravo said during a Spanish television discussion on the 22-year-old that "in Spain, you have to respect rivals and stop..." September 17

ESPN "Real Madrid have condemned racist comments made about their Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior by a leading Spanish football agent and threatened legal action against anyone who voices similar remarks. While appearing as a panellist on a Spanish soccer show on Friday,..." September 16

ESPN "Atletico Madrid captain Koke has said Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior can expect "trouble" in Sunday's derby if he performs his trademark dancing celebration after scoring. The Brazil international has attracted criticism..." September 16

ESPN "You may not remember all of them, but let me assure you that Spanish football has been witness to some of the great retaliation extravaganzas of all time. Diego Maradona, when he was at Barcelona, Kung Fu-kicking Athletic Club's Miguel De Andres at the end of the 1984..." September 13