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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.

Real Madrid legend suggests Vinicius Jr should be sold

Real Madrid legend Pedja Mijatovic has advised his former club to sell Vinicius Junior this summer, while slamming the Brazilian winger for his on-field behaviour. The Selecao star came off the bench to contribute with a goal and an assist last weekend, as Los Blancos registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Real Oviedo in La Liga.

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

GOAL US unpacks the main weekend storylines from the Premier League, La Liga and other top competitions in The Euro XI

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'You must demand respect' - Alonso explains decision to bench Vini Jr

Xabi Alonso has moved to clarify his decision-making process after leaving Vinicius Jr. on the bench for Sunday's comfortable league win.

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

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.

Madrid season preview: Alonso faces daunting task with Real

Los Blancos have invested heavily following last season's disappointment, but it remains to be seen whether they have done enough

Ballon d'Or: Dembele, Yamal & the 2025 nominees revealed

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

Vini Jr warned 'poisonous' Real Madrid fight will 'backfire'

Athletic Club's sporting director Rafael Alkorta says Vinicius Junior's wage demands may turn into a "poisonous fight" with Real Madrid.

GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive brotherhood

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite

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Real Madrid handed Vini Jr boost after Saudi Pro League decision

Interest in Vinicius Junior from Saudi Arabia is said to have dropped, handing a boost to Real Madrid as they try to agree a new deal with the winger.

Vinicius' eye-watering wage demands at Real Madrid revealed

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has put the brakes on discussions regarding a contract extension, sparking growing uncertainty about his long-term future in the Spanish capital. The Brazilian has less than two years remaining on his current deal, and at this stage, his representatives have decided to step away from the negotiating table entirely, at least for the foreseeable future.

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'Striving to be the best' - Why CR7 & LeBron inspire Vini Jr

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has explained why football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo and NBA icon LeBron James are sources of inspiration to him.

Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

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