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A video has emerged of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr being subjected to racial abuse by young fans on a recent visit to Morocco. The Brazilian winger enjoyed a brief getaway in the North African country last month and spent time meeting fans and playing football with youngsters. Vinicius Jr spent time playing football with youngsters during hi strip to …
It was just before kick-off in Real Madrid’s match against Rayo Vallecano when the Bernabeu got its first glimpse of Vinicius Junior since the most tumultuous few days of his career. “I’m strong and will go to the end against the racists,” he said in his statement on Sunday, “even if it’s far from here.” GO DEEPER The night Vinicius …
Neymar has returned from injury to help Brazil thump South Korea 4-1, setting up a World Cup quarter-final clash against Croatia. And while the game settled in the second period, it was never sluggish or scrappy, and a spirited South Korea fought hard to score a consolation goal in the 76th minute. A remarkable piece of skill in the 26th …