Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

IMAGE: Vinicius Jr has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain, leading to at least two convictions for racist insults in pioneer cases in the country. Photograph: Susana......

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr waves to the fans. Photograph: Ana Beltran/Reuters Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite......

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters   For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

'An act of racism is a criminal act... From now on, FIFA will take legal actions with local authorities too, we will join complaints filed in local justice.' IMAGE: Brazil forward Vinicius Jr was......

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

IMAGE: Brazilian government and the world of football united to condemn the racial slurs aimed at the Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters The lights on Rio de......