Yan Diomandé’s goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Real Madrid against Villarreal, leaving them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, despite Vinícius Júnior being dismissed for pulling an opponent’s hair. Vinícius came off the bench and found the net, but the goal was ruled out before a VAR review showed him tugging Nathan […]
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It is unlikely that Vinícius Júnior, accustomed to representing Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, has heard of North Queensland Fury. There would be little reason for him to know the club, and most of the Brazilian squad arriving in Townsville on Thursday are probably unfamiliar with the region’s football history. Until recently, many may […]
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Mourinho believes opposing players deliberately provoke his star winger from the opening whistle, describing it as a tactic the Brazilian encounters in nearly every match. “It is difficult for him, and he must learn to manage his emotions extremely well,” he said. Following the winger’s yellow card in Mourinho’s first competitive game since returning to […]
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Vinícius Júnior has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new six-year deal with Real Madrid. Arsenal had shown strong interest in the Brazilian international, whose previous contract at the Bernabéu had entered its final 12 months. Real’s failure to secure a trophy during a turbulent 2025-26 season, combined with early […]
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Negotiations had stalled before Real submitted an improved proposal on Wednesday, and Vinicius is believed to have welcomed the revised conditions. The winger moved to Real from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018 and agreed to his previous contract renewal three years ago. Real had spent the past 18 months discussing another agreement with his representatives. […]
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Vinícius Júnior appears to be enjoying the early stages of working with Real Madrid’s new manager, José Mourinho, despite continuing uncertainty over the Brazilian forward’s future at the Bernabéu. The 26-year-old, a central figure in Madrid’s attack during recent seasons, spoke positively after his second pre-season session with Mourinho, even as reports continue to connect […]
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Alverca have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. The club have climbed rapidly through Portugal’s football pyramid, changed ownership, rebuilt their squad and welcomed one of the sport’s best-known players into their ownership group. Sporting director Fernando Malta believes their ambition is to become “gamechangers”. Once closely connected to neighbouring Benfica, Alverca reached Portugal’s […]
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Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison and Adam Crafton of The Athletic join Aaron Paul for a discussion about FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the latest transfer developments. Sports editor Dan Roan provides an update on Infantino’s position following the announcement of plans to sell private investors stakes in FIFA competitions. After a deeply damaging week, could he […]
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Vinicius rejoined his club on Monday for his first pre-season training session and medical checks after representing Brazil at the World Cup. This week marks the forward’s first time working under Jose Mourinho, and people close to the Portuguese coach suggest he wants the winger to pledge his long-term future to Real. Vinicius is also […]
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At times, a team needs an option that breaks from the usual approach. Football has repeatedly shown that unconventional ideas can succeed. Creative tension and contrasting styles may produce outstanding results, yet reports of progress in negotiations between Vinícius Júnior and Arsenal remain surprising. Could Mikel Arteta really introduce such an instinctive Brazilian attacker into […]
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