Vinicius Jr
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
Notable Quotes
""lightning bolt" of a strike"View Story →
"We started on a really bad note. We conceded that first goal and after that happens, it’s hard to get it going."View Story →
"the club of my dreams"View Story →
""It doesn't matter where you're from or what language you speak, people connect through creativity and that's really powerful.""View Story →
"the club of my dreams"View Story →
"Eight years at the Bernabeu are too short... Six more years, and then forever."View Story →
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Mourinho told Vinicius Jr it was 'not worth' leaving Real
Jose Mourinho explains how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain the Spanish club.
August 19, 2026Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip
Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.
August 7, 2026Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.
August 6, 2026Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.
August 5, 2026Forest target Reijnders - Wednesday's gossip
Nottingham Forest eye Tijjani Reijnders, Spurs want Savinho and Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid resume Vinicius Jr contract talks, plus more.
August 4, 2026Real to resume talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr will resume contract talks this week as Arsenal wait in the wings.
August 3, 2026Arsenal agree Guimaraes fee - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal and Newcastle agree Bruno Guimaraes fee, Inter Milan increase Curtis Jones bid and Cristian Romero explores Spanish move, plus more.
July 31, 2026Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest.
July 27, 2026PSG want £145m for Barcola - Monday's gossip
Paris St-Germain want £145m for Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr price and Arsenal to accelerate Bruno Guimaraes talks, plus more.
July 26, 2026Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
July 25, 2026Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
July 6, 2026From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
July 4, 2026World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
June 20, 2026Messi, Mbappe & Vinicius Jr - best World Cup goals from round one
Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.
June 18, 2026Ancelotti says Brazil must improve after 1-1 World Cup draw - Reuters
Ancelotti says Brazil must improve after 1-1 World Cup draw Reuters
June 14, 2026Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
June 14, 2026Vinicius Jr scores 'lightning bolt' equaliser for Brazil
Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.
June 13, 2026Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu - Reuters
Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu Reuters
April 10, 2026Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players - Reuters
Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players Reuters
April 2, 2026'It bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".
February 24, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026