Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has expressed his disappointment on finishing second in the voting for the Ballon d'Or award, which was won by Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid also won the award for club of the year and Carlo Ancelotti was named the best coach. Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane shared the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer, after scoring 52 goals each in the previous season.
Real Madrid's Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior has been garnering attention for his impressive performances on the field, leading many to believe he will take home the Ballon d'Or award next week. After scoring a hat-trick in a recent Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, Vini Jr. has solidified his position as a rising star in the world of football. His skills and abilities are setting the bar high for other young players, such as Kylian Mbappé, proving that the Messi-Ronaldo era may finally be coming to an end.
In a rematch of last season's final, Borussia Dortmund took a commanding 2-0 lead over Real Madrid before half-time. But the champions turned the tables in the second half, led by a strong performance from Vinicius Jr, who scored a hat-trick to secure a 5-2 victory for Real Madrid. The Brazilian's two individual moments of brilliance, along with goals from Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez, left both teams tied at six points each in the group stage.
After a shaky start in the competition, Brazil bounces back with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay, thanks to Vinícius Júnior's two goals and Lucas Paquetá's redemption from a missed penalty. The Seleção seems to have found their rhythm and confidence going into their crucial match against unbeaten Colombia, with hopes of avoiding Uruguay in the next round. As they continue to impress and entertain fans around the world, Brazil is proving to be one of the most interesting teams in international football.
Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final to win their 15th title, thanks to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. The first half was dominated by Borussia Dortmund, who had multiple unsuccessful chances, but Madrid bounced back in the second half and controlled the game. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his joy at the team's victory, stating that it was a difficult match but they managed to come out on top.
Vinicius Junior, one of the most prominent and skilled players in the football league, will have his professional journey documented in a Netflix original documentary set to be released in 2025. The film will cover the highs and lows of his career as well as his personal life, including his stance against racism in football. The highly anticipated documentary is expected to shed light on the talent and character behind the Real Madrid forward, making it a must-watch for fans.
On Sunday (4), Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid faced off in the 23rd round of La Liga 2023/24. However, star player Vini Jr was benched due to a neck injury he suffered during warmups at the Santiago Bernabéu. According to reporter Tati Mantovani from TNT Sports, Vini Jr was originally set to start the match.
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