No one has ever achieved the Brazilian’s feat. In Qatar he made history. He won FIFA’s The Best trophy, for the best on the planet, yesterday. And today, with a gala display, he unbalanced the final of the World Cup. Not Pele, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo did the same
Not Pele, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Vinicius Júnior had a stunning 24 hours at Real Madrid
No one has ever had that feeling.
Not Pele, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Life reciprocated the frustration of Vinicius Júnior losing the Ballon d’Or.
The voters of France Football magazine continue to be embarrassed.
After the Brazilian won The Best trophy yesterday, as the best in the world, today, the unprecedented achievement.
24 hours later came the final match of the Intercontinental Trophy, called the World Cup in this country.
And he was largely responsible for Real Madrid’s ninth world title.
With a goal, an assist and several dribbles, Pachuca’s defensive system collapsed.
3-0, in Doha, it was even a modest score due to the technical difference between the teams.
Mbappé completed the Brazilian’s fabulous assist and made it 1-0.
Rodrygo, in a frightening individual play, scored 2-0.
And the best in the world took a penalty and made it 3-0.
Vinicius Júnior won the tournament and was still the best on the field.
Only he and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored goals in two World Cup finals.
His statement after the match was emotional.
“Everyone knows that I came from below, as I said yesterday that poverty and crime go hand in hand. Being able to represent all Brazilians is what I always say is possible. I fought a lot. They often said that I wouldn’t wear the Real Madrid shirt, that I wouldn’t be able to score so many goals and I never answered anyone.
“It was a good job listening to my parents, my teammates, the manager (Carlo Ancelotti), all the coaches who have been part of my career and being resilient. It wasn’t easy to get here. My fight is much bigger than the prizes.”
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Vinicius Júnior knows that, at 24 years old, he has won everything possible with Real Madrid.
But he feels indebted, and he is, to the Brazilian team.
And he assumed it.
“Brazil always has to be at the top.
“God willing, we can bring the World Cup back to us (in 2026).
“We have the best players to do the best things.”
Vinicius also made a point of highlighting Real Madrid’s victory in the Club World Cup.
“Every game we enter is to win, especially when it’s a final, one more trophy for Real Madrid, as we always want to be at the top. It’s not just any trophy we won today. We are chosen and crowned as the best club in the world. I hope we continue like this for a long time. I think it’s my third trophy and I hope we continue like this for a long time.
“We are going by what the story demands, which are many titles, which is a great story. Not everyone has the opportunity to play for the biggest team in the world. We are chosen and we have to make the most of each day. It’s something unique that few players have dreamed of and managed to achieve.”
But, more than the fabulous team assembled by Ancelotti, the spectacular and unprecedented 48 hours were Vinicius Júnior’s.
The only thing left to do is provide structure so that he can be as overwhelming in the Brazilian team…
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