Vini has nine goal contributions in nine matches played this season
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0Vinicius Jr. continues to demonstrate his great football on the lawns of Europe. This Tuesday (24), Real Madrid's Shirt 7 was one of the highlights of the 3-2 victory over Alavés, in the 7th round of La Liga. The star, trained at Flamengo, provided the assist for the first goal of the match.
In the first minute of the game, Vini Jr. received a ball on the left wing, dominated and went on to score. The attacker took it to the baseline, passed the marker and played for Lucas Vázquez to open the scoring. With the assist, Vini reached the mark of nine goal contributions in nine matches played this season. He scored three goals (two from penalties), provided four assists and suffered two fouls inside the box, which were converted into penalty goals. P>
Mbappé and Rodrygo scored the other goals for the Merengue team. The 3-0 led to a quiet victory for the home team, but Alavés, in two minutes, scored twice and added excitement to the game, but the match ended in Madrid's victory.
Vinicius Júnior's expectation of winning the Ballon d'Or seems to be about to come true. After a spectacular season for Real Madrid, the Brazilian star is increasingly closer to being voted the best player in the world, according to the newspaper Marca.
The striker, revealed by Flamengo, is about to make history. Vini Jr. has already been informed that he will be the big winner of the 2023/24 Ballon d'Or. Thus, Garoto do Ninho will break a 17-year fast without Brazilians at the top of the podium since Kaká, in 2007.
Situation will be decided after presidential elections
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0Two of the CRF's most experienced players are in the final stages of their contracts, with their future still uncertain. Gabigol, the club's idol, and defender David Luiz have contracts valid until December 31, 2024. The uncertainty about whether they will stay raises discussions behind the scenes, especially with the presidential elections approaching.
The situation of defender David Luiz is delicate. Although his name is well evaluated within the current management, led by Rodolfo Landim, who supports Rodrigo Dunshee, the defender's continuity in the squad is not seen with the same enthusiasm by other wings of the club.
David Luiz had his contract was automatically renewed in January this year, after fulfilling the clause of playing in at least 20 matches, with 45 minutes on the field in each one. As a result, his contract was extended until the end of 2024. If Dunshee wins the elections, it is likely that Mengão will propose a renewal for another year.
The agreement, however, must be signed without an increase salary and without the payment of gloves. David Luiz has already expressed interest in remaining at the club, but the final decision should only take place after the presidential election.
The Mais Querido elections, scheduled for December, will be fundamental in defining the future of the two athletes. Depending on who takes charge, priorities and decisions about hiring and renewals may change.
Teams face each other this Tuesday (24)
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0Former Flamengo player, Arturo Vidal, returned to the spotlight after his team's 1-1 draw and River Plate in the Libertadores quarter-finals. Known for his controversial style, the Chilean took advantage of the result to provoke the Argentine team's players, stating that he has more titles than all the members of the opposing squad.
After the confrontation, Vidal did not mince words. "If we compare the titles, I have more than all the River players", said the midfielder, who won the Libertadores with Flamengo in 2022. The statement came after the draw that left the decision open for the second leg, which will be played this Tuesday (24), at the Monumental de Núñez, in Buenos Aires. The winner of this match will face the qualifier from the duel between Atlético-MG and Fluminense in the semi-finals of the continental competition.
Meanwhile, in the other Libertadores bracket, Mengão prepares for a crucial challenge. After losing the first game of the quarter-finals 1-0, Mais Querido needs a comeback against Peñarol, in the return game that will be held this Thursday (26), at 7pm, at the Campeón Del Siglo stadium, in Montevideo.
The club is already preparing for the big announcement
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0Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior will be the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, according to information from the Spanish newspaper Brand. France Football, responsible for the awards, had already informed the Brazilian striker about his choice as the best player in the world this season. This recognition consolidates the athlete as one of the main names in world football, highlighting his constant evolution since arriving at the Spanish club.
Vinícius stood out throughout the 2023/2024 season with decisive performances, being a key player in the Real Madrid's campaigns in competitions such as La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League. His regularity on the field, combined with dribbling and plays that often result in goals or assists, were determining factors for his nomination and eventual victory in the Ballon d'Or. The award is given to the player who stood out most in world football throughout the year, being considered the most prestigious individually.
At 24 years old, Vinícius Jr. He still has a long way to go in his career, but this victory puts his name alongside great legends of the sport, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who have already been awarded the same trophy in other editions. Since arriving at Real Madrid in 2018, the striker has gone through moments of adaptation and criticism, but with each season he has shown evolution, until reaching the position of protagonist in the team led by Carlo Ancelotti.
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