Vinicius Junior

UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan's Nazi salute

UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after one of their fans performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match last week.
11 hour(s) ago

Prestianni career under Mourinho 'over' if guilty of racism: coach

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said Sunday that if midfielder Gianluca Prestianni is found guilty of racism, his career under the Portuguese will be "over".
2 March 2026, 00:34 AM

Benfica suspend five fans for alleged racist remarks in Madrid loss

Benfica announced on Friday they had provisionally suspended five supporters for allegedly making racist comments during this month's Champions League first leg loss to Real Madrid.
28 February 2026, 01:44 AM

Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row

Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16.
26 February 2026, 04:15 AM

Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response

Vincent Kompany has criticised Jose Mourinho's handling of the racism controversy involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, saying the Benfica coach's comments after the midweek Champions League match were a "huge mistake".
20 February 2026, 19:58 PM

Real submit evidence to UEFA over Vinicius racism claim

The Champions League playoff first leg clash was suspended for 11 minutes after Vinicius accused Prestianni of using the slur after Vinicius scored for Real five minutes into the second half.
19 February 2026, 19:57 PM

Repeated target of racist abuse, Vinicius keeps on dancing through the hate

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal, but the focus after Real Madrid's win at Benfica on Tuesday was on another incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
19 February 2026, 12:25 PM

Vinicius stunner helps Real edge Benfica in playoff marred by alleged racism

Vinicius Junior scored a sensational goal to earn Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League playoff first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday, although the match was marred by apparent racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
18 February 2026, 04:27 AM

Mbappe penalty earns Real Madrid late win over nine-man Rayo

Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.
1 February 2026, 21:27 PM

Mbappe, Vinicius shine as Real Madrid thrash Monaco

Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday to ease tensions around the club.
21 January 2026, 04:09 AM

Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr amid Real Madrid's struggles

Kylian Mbappe has urged Real Madrid fans to refrain from singling out Vinicius Jr for the club's woes, insisting the blame for their stuttering form rests on the entire team.
19 January 2026, 20:31 PM

Simeone apologises to Vinicius after Super Cup row

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone apologised to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior on Monday after the pair squared off in the Spanish Super Cup.
12 January 2026, 19:31 PM

Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
2 October 2025, 04:00 AM

Mbappe, Vinicius shine as Real Madrid stay perfect in LaLiga

Real Madrid extended their winning start to LaLiga with a comfortable 4-1 triumph at Levante on Tuesday.
23 September 2025, 21:34 PM

Real Madrid stay perfect; Atletico held

Real Madrid claimed a third straight LaLiga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
30 August 2025, 22:19 PM

Vinicius not winning Ballon d’Or is injustice: Brazil coach Dorival

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said that it was an injustice that forward Vinicius Junior did not win the Ballon d’Or this year.
2 November 2024, 05:01 AM

Rodri’s Ballon d’Or: Deserved or not?

Rodri becoming the first Manchester City player to win the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday did come as a surprise to many, and with ample reasons too as he pipped favourite Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Brazil to lift the most prestigious individual award in football.
30 October 2024, 01:00 AM

Real's success down to collective sacrifice, Vinicius says

The 23-year-old Brazilian tormented Bayern's defenders on Wednesday.
9 May 2024, 01:58 AM

Vinicius double helps Real snatch 2-2 draw at Bayern

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg.
30 April 2024, 20:56 PM

Vinicius at the double as Liga leaders Madrid thrash Osasuna

Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of Osasuna on Saturday.
16 March 2024, 17:19 PM