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Vini Jr could quit Madrid if contract demands not met

Vinicius Junior could consider quitting Real Madrid if his demands over wages are not met. The Brazilian, who has two years left in his existing deal, has been a long-term target for Saudi Pro League clubs, although the winger has always maintained that he sees his long-term future at Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius has started the new season strongly as he has three goal contributions in five matches.

Vini Jr's smile is back! Alonso confirms talks over bench role

Vinicius Junior’s frustrations at Real Madrid have surfaced after he was benched again, this time in the Champions League win over Marseille. Xabi Alonso admitted the Brazilian was not ready to talk immediately after the match, but revealed the forward was in better spirits during training. Madrid now face Espanyol in La Liga, with selection questions looming.

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Real Madrid to snub Ballon d'Or again? Unsuccessful meeting revealed

Real Madrid remain at odds with the Ballon d’Or organisers after Vinicius Jr’s snub last year, raising doubts over their participation in 2025’s gala.

Chelsea wonderkid Estevao earns ‘like Vini’ billing from Pedro

The natural ability of Chelsea wonderkid Estevao Willian has left Joao Pedro stunned, with the youngster billed as being “like Vinicius Jr”.

Vini Jr and Guler to the rescue in rapid Real Madrid comeback

The Spanish giants were still short of their best, but good value for a narrow victory to continue their undefeated start

La Liga complain to police over racist Vini Jr & Mbappe chants

La Liga have lodged a police complaint after Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe were subjected to racist chants during Real Madrid’s win at Oviedo.

Carlo Ancelotti Announces Brazil's Team To Face The FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Ancelotti leaves Neymar, Vinícius, Rodrygo off Brazil squad

Brazil will face Chile and Bolivia in the final South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, assured of its place in tournament

Euro XI: Spurs keep Man City curse alive, Vini plays angry

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Mbappe carries Madrid while Vini shows Rodrygo how it's done

Xabi Alonso's side weren't particularly impressive on Sunday but still secured their second La Liga win in a row to open the season

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Move Trent: The changes Alonso must make to improve Madrid

Los Blancos may have won their first game of the season but the new coach has an awful lot of work to do at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Vinicius' contract standoff rocks Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior has reportedly refused Real Madrid's latest contract proposal, casting huge doubt over his long-term future in the Spanish capital. The Brazilian, regarded as one of the brightest stars in the Los Blancos squad, has grown increasingly frustrated with the terms offered and his camp believes the numbers simply do not stack up.

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Explained: Why Vinicius is set to be dropped from Brazil squad

Vinicius Junior is reportedly set to be dropped from the Brazil squad by Carlo Ancelotti for the September World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia. Ancelotti, who was once Vinicius' loudest cheerleader at Real Madrid, might rest the star forward during the upcoming international window.

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