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Former Flamengo player had a quick recovery after his return was only expected in February; Vini hadn't acted for almost two months
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This Wednesday (3), Real Madrid entered the field and beat Mallorca 1-0 in a game valid for the 19th round of the Spanish Championship. One of the new players in the match was Vini Jr, who returned to action after almost two months away from the field due to a thigh injury. In the post-game press conference, coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the player's professionalism during his recovery process.
With an injury suffered during a 2026 World Cup qualifier, Vini had not played since November. The former Flamengo player felt his thigh and was substituted in the first half of the game against Colombia. After examinations, the striker was expected to return to the pitch only in February.
However, his return was much quicker than expected. To the surprise of Merengues fans, Vini returned to play at the beginning of 2024. The striker was even named in Ancelotti's starting eleven for the match against Mallorca.
After the match, Ancelotti was questioned about the team's next commitment and indicated changes. The Italian coach revealed that he will spare some players from the trip to the game, which will be away from home, against Arandina, in the second round of the Copa del Rey.
”The only players who will not travel are Kroos, who has some problems, Tchouaméni and Vinicius, who is in the final stretch of his recovery. Everything else will travel.”, he said.
Afterwards, Ancelotti made a point of praising Vini Jr. The Italian coach praised the player and attributed his quick recovery to his personality, his professionalism and the work done in follow-up with the club's doctors.
Injury suffered by Vini Jr was the same as months beforeIn November, the former Flamengo player was diagnosed with an injury to his biceps femoris left leg. On that occasion, Garoto do Ninho was substituted and left the field in the first half of the match against Colombia, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
This, in fact, is the second muscular problem that the player has suffered. of Real Madrid faces this season. Not long ago, in August, Vinícius suffered a similar injury, but to his right leg, which left him inactive for a period of a month.
Athletes, employees and associates participated in the collection, at the Gávea headquarters; each bag of blood can save up to four lives
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Last Wednesday (4), Flamengo held the seventh edition of the Sangue Rubro-negro campaign, at the Gávea headquarters. Hemorio's partner team was at the Gávea headquarters, from 10am to 3pm, collecting blood in the playground's party room. Athletes, employees and associates were able to donate and make a difference: each bag of blood can save up to four lives.
In addition to encouraging blood donation, the campaign also sought to raise awareness about the importance of this act of generosity and how it can save lives. “The partnership with Flamengo Social Responsibility is very important. More than attracting donors, this action seeks to awaken civic and social sentiment, ensure greater dissemination and demystify fears. It is an extremely educational and important action for maintaining stocks”, declared Dr. Renata de Almeida, a Hemorio doctor present at the action.
Blood donation is essential for health units to continue serving patients undergoing treatments and surgeries. The only way to guarantee the blood supply is through voluntary donations.
To donate blood, you must have an official identification document with photo, original or certified copy; be between 16 and 69 years old; be fed and in good health; weigh more than 50 kg; not be pregnant or breastfeeding. For more information about donating blood, visit www.hemorio.rj.gov.br or call 0800 282 0708. Hemorio is located at Rua Frei Caneca, nº 8, in the center of Rio. Donate blood, donate life!
Find out everything about the very important game for the Brazilian team
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This Friday, September 6, the Couto Pereira Stadium, in Curitiba, will be the stage for the clash between Brazil and Ecuador in the 7th round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match, scheduled for 10pm (Brasília time), promises to be an important opportunity for the Brazilian team to get back on the path to victory.
With seven points accumulated in six rounds, Brazil occupies 6th place in the table and needs a good result to get closer to the direct classification zone for the World Cup. Coach Dorival Júnior will make his debut in qualifying matches after taking command of the team in place of Fernando Diniz. His first mission is to restore the fans' confidence, shaken after Uruguay's elimination in the Copa América.
Brazil has a positive record against Ecuador, with an unbeaten run of ten matches. The expectation is that the team can maintain this performance, especially playing at home. With Dorival Júnior at the helm, the team hopes to impose itself and dominate the game, seeking a favorable score at Couto Pereira.
Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Time: 10pm (Brasília time)
Location: Couto Pereira Stadium, Curitiba
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Broadcast: SporTV and streaming services
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Éder Militão, Gabriel Magalhães and Guilherme Arana; André, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Rodrygo, Endrick and Vinicius Junior. Coach: Dorival Júnior.
Ecuador: Galíndez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapié and Estupiñán; Moisés Caicedo, Gruezo and Alan Franco; Kendry Páez, Valencia and Sarmiento. Coach: Sebastián Beccacece.
Vinicius Júnior is Real Madrid's hope in the classic against Barcelona, this Sunday (14), in the final of the Spanish Super Cup
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Created by Flamengo's youth teams, Vinicius Júnior has the mission of leading Real Madrid's attack in search of their first title in 2024. This Sunday (14), Real will face Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, at 4pm, at the King Saud University Stadium, in Riyadh.
Real Madrid reach the final undefeated in four months and are going through a better moment than Barcelona. After Vini returned from injury, in the first game of 2024, the team won all of its matches. Garoto do Ninho is the team's offensive reference and played an important role in the 5-3 victory over Atlético de Madrid, this Wednesday (10).
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He He made a great individual play in the move that led to Carvajal's goal, which tied the game at 40 minutes into the second half. In extra time, Joselu and Brahim Díaz scored to guarantee the victory and classification.
Vini Jr will face the Barcelona team of striker Vitor Roque, a Brazilian promise and newcomer to Spain. But unlike the former Flamengo player, the center forward is still going through a natural period of adaptation to the new club and should start the final on the bench. Vitor Roque has played two games since his arrival and has spent 38 minutes on the field, with no goals or assists.
Real Madrid are looking for their 13th Spanish Super Cup title, while Barcelona, the competition's biggest winners, are behind of the 15th title and can prevent the rival from getting closer. The match will be broadcast on ESPN channels and the STAR+ streaming service.
Vini Jr is the most valuable Brazilian in the world
The two seasons of great performances for Real Madrid place Vinicius Júnior among the most valuable players in the world. In a study published by the Football Observatory (CIES Football Observatory), the star appears to be in third place in the ranking.
Vini Jr is third on the list with an estimated value of 250.3 million euros, which corresponds to R $1.34 billion. He is very close to Manchester City's Haaland's valuation at €251.2 million. The first on the list is Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham, worth 267.5 million euros (R$1.44 billion). The only Brazilian who appears in the top 10 positions is Rodrygo, also from Real.
In the current season, Vini has six goals and four assists in 15 matches for Real Madrid. The average of 0.6 direct participation per game is the second best of his career, behind only the season in which he won the Champions League and came in eighth place for the Best in the World award
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