Also known as: the Brazil international
Vinicius Junior — Brazilian forward who scored twice in Brazil's 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland and has scored four goals in three group games.
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Joy Online
… The African duo will compete against some of the biggest names in world football, including reigning winner Ousmane Dembele, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Vinicius Junior and Rodri. …
Sadio Mane, Achraf Hakimi make 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlistThe Ghanaian Times
… Mourinho’s Madrid made it two wins from two, with Vinicius Junior also on the score sheet, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists as the star trio picked apart their Basque visitors. …
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid pass SociedadJoy Online
… It might not be a coincidence that Roc Nation represents two Real Madrid attackers in Vinicius Junior and Endrick already. …
Diomande’s rapid and remarkable rise to Real MadridJoy Online
… He is now two strikes ahead of superstar quartet Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Junior and Erling Haaland in the adidas Golden Boot race. …
Magic Messi strikes again in Argentina victoryThe Ghanaian Times
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. …
Vini Jr sparkles as Brazil reach last 32 …Mexico stay perfect in Group AThe Ghanaian Times
… Rabiot’s complaints echo Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, who cited the pitch’s dryness after his side’s 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opening fixture. …
Rabiot raises concerns about MetLife Stadium pitchDaily Guide
Vinicius Jnr. celebrating his equaliser agaisnt Morocco Vinicius Junior produced a moment of brilliance to preserve Brazil’s long-standing unbeaten record in opening World Cup matches as the five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. …
Vinicius Rescues Brazil As Morocco Earn Historic World Cup DrawJoy Online
… Vinicius Junior did get in on Barcelona’s goal in the second half but goalkeeper Joan Garcia closed him down. …
Marcus Rashford scores as Barcelona beat Real to seal titleJoy Online
… For Barca’s Lamine Yamal, it’s one every 102 minutes, while Real’s Vinicius Junior manages one every 143. …
Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona futureSenegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil arrives at each World Cup burdened by expectations of jogo bonito—the beautiful, creative football style of past generations—but has delivered disciplined, calculated play for nearly three decades. Each generation faces nostalgic comparisons to legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho, with the nation's near-misses in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 fueling frustration.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, netting an 80th-minute free-kick to extend his streak to seven consecutive World Cup games with a goal. With top spot already secured, Messi was rested initially before being brought on after an hour to help restore Argentina's two-goal advantage.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot described the pitch at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as "more like an artificial surface" after France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal, echoing similar complaints from Brazil's Vinicius Junior about the pitch drying out quickly in the heat.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vinicius Junior scored in the 32nd minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Brazil against Morocco in a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Morocco's Ismael Saibari had opened the scoring in the 21st minute, marking the first goal the African champions have scored against South American opposition at a World Cup.
15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Marcus Rashford scored a free-kick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch their 29th La Liga title with three games remaining. Barcelona have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead Real Madrid by 14 points after an 11-game winning run.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, has scored 12 goals this season and made a significant impact despite recent transfer speculation. The article argues Rashford should be patient regarding his future at the club.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →