- Brazil international has visited the States
- Now boasts another piece of body art
- Working his way back from injury for Blancos
Getty/InstagramReal Madrid star Vinicius Junior shows off incredible full back tattoo paying tribute to Pele, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant & Muhammad Ali after eight-hour session in artist's chair

Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.

DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.

ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.

Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.

DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.

ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.

Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Boxing icon Muhammad Ali also figures prominently in the epic body art that now adorns the Brazilian forward’s skin. The 2022 Champions League winner, who has been nursing an injury at Santiago Bernabeu and currently sees Real enjoying a winter break, has spent the festive period in America.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
During that visit to the United States, Vinicius has rubbed shoulders with NBA heroes LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has also taken in a trip to Los Angeles that has allowed him to visit world-renowned tattoo artist, Ganga.
GettyDID YOU KNOW?
Ganga has previously worked with Carlos Alcaraz, Jake Paul and LeBron, with Vinicius added to his ever-growing list of celebrity clients. The South American had travelled over 6,000 miles to get his latest tattoo, and spent eight hours under the needle before a stunning design was complete.
WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?
Vinicius has also had the words “Mentality” and “Black Lives Matter” etched onto his body, with tributes being paid to sporting and cultural icons. He will be hoping to be back in action for Real at some point in the not too distant future, with Jude Bellingham starring for the Blancos in his absence as they have made their way to the top of the Liga table and through to the last-16 of the Champions League.
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