<p>Last week was unforgettable for <strong>Vinicius Junior</strong>. On Tuesday, he was crowned the planet’s most outstanding player at <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/the-best">FIFA’s The Best</a></strong> awards ceremony, shaking off the disappointment of missing out on the <strong>Ballon d’Or</strong> to <strong>Manchester City’s Rodri</strong>. The following day, he played a pivotal role in <strong>Real Madrid</strong>’s 3-0 victory over <strong>Pachuca</strong>, scoring a goal that secured the <strong>Intercontinental Cup</strong> for Los Merengues. However, upon returning to Spain, the club made an unusual decision regarding their star winger.</p>



<p>Vinicius Junior was excused from Real Madrid’s latest training session, skipping practice with his teammates to begin his year-end vacation early. The decision was made because <strong>the 24-year-old star is unavailable for Sunday’s Matchday 18 clash against Sevilla in La Liga.</strong></p>



<p>In <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a></strong>’s previous league match, a dramatic 3-3 draw with <strong>Rayo Vallecano</strong> last Saturday, Vini received a yellow card for protesting a decision by referee <strong>Juan Martinez Munuera</strong>. It was his fifth booking of the 2024-25 season, triggering an automatic one-match suspension.</p>



<p>With Vinicius ruled out for the game against <strong>Sevilla</strong>, head coach <strong>Carlo Ancelotti</strong> opted to give the Brazilian winger an early vacation as a gesture of goodwill for his contributions to the team. However, this privilege is temporary, as he is expected to return to training on December 30, along with the rest of the squad.</p>



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<h2>When will Vinicius play again?</h2>



<p>After a 10-day vacation, Vinicius will rejoin Real Madrid’s training sessions to prepare for the team’s first match of 2025. On January 6, Los Merengues will face <strong>Deportiva Minera</strong>, a fifth-division side, in the opening round of the <strong>Copa del Rey</strong>. Three days later, they will take on <strong>Real Mallorca</strong> in the semifinals of the <strong>Spanish Super Cup,</strong> with a chance to compete for their first trophy of the year in the final against either <strong>Barcelona </strong>or <strong>Athletic Bilbao.</strong></p>



<h2>Vinicius Junior’s performances in the 2024-25 season</h2>



<p>The FIFA The Best award <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius">Vinicius</a></strong> received last week highlights his tremendous impact during 2024. However, while the award reflects achievements across the calendar year, the ongoing 2024-25 season—spanning from August to June—further underscores his exceptional form with Real Madrid.</p>


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<p>In <strong>La Liga</strong>, he has been instrumental, featuring in 14 of the team’s 17 matches and contributing 8 goals and 7 assists. His performances in the <strong>UEFA Champions League</strong> are equally impressive, where he has recorded 5 goals and 1 assist in just 5 games. Additionally, his contributions in short tournaments, such as the <strong>European Super Cup</strong> and the <strong>Intercontinental Cup</strong>, were crucial in helping Real Madrid secure more silverware.</p>

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<p><strong>R<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">eal Madrid</a></strong> reaffirmed their status as the undisputed leaders of world soccer on Wednesday. In 2024, they secured <strong>La Liga,</strong> the <strong>Spanish Super Cup,</strong> the <strong>UEFA Champions League,</strong> and the <strong>European Super Cup</strong>. Adding to this stellar season, they clinched the <strong>Intercontinental Cup</strong> with a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexico’s <strong>Pachuca </strong>in the final. For <strong>Vinicius Junior,</strong> it marked his third world club title, bringing him closer to surpassing the legendary achievements of <strong>Lionel Messi </strong>and <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo.</strong></p>



<p>The Intercontinental Cup, originally introduced in 1960 as a showdown between the champions of Europe and South America, was discontinued in 2004 in favor of the <strong>Club World Cup</strong>. However, with the upcoming 32-team tournament debuting in 2025 in the United States, the Intercontinental Cup has made a comeback, now featuring champions from multiple continents.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius">Vinicius Junior</a></strong>, at just 24 years old, has already won three world club titles. His first two came in the Club World Cup with Real Madrid in 2018 and 2022. This latest triumph at the Intercontinental Cup highlights the rapid ascent of the Brazilian winger, who now stands on the brink of matching the legendary records of Messi and Ronaldo.</p>



<h2>Messi’s club world titles</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>, in his 20-year professional career, claimed three world club titles with <strong>Barcelona</strong>. His first opportunity in 2006 ended in disappointment, as an injury kept him out of the tournament, where the Spanish giants lost to Brazil’s <strong>Internacional</strong>.</p>



<p>Messi’s redemption came in 2009, when he scored the decisive goal in Barcelona’s victory over <strong>Estudiantes </strong>of Argentina. He added two more titles in 2011, starring in a 4-0 win over <strong>Neymar’s Santos,</strong> and in 2015 with a 3-0 triumph over <strong>River Plate.</strong></p>



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<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> has four world club titles to his name. His first came in 2008 with <strong>Manchester United</strong> after defeating Ecuador’s <strong>Liga de Quito</strong>. CR7’s next three titles came during his time at Real Madrid. He lifted the trophy in 2014 against <strong>San Lorenzo</strong>, in 2016 with a hat-trick in the final against <strong>Kashima Antlers</strong>, and in 2017 with a 1-0 victory over <strong>Gremio</strong>.</p>



<h2>Vinicius’ chase for greatness</h2>



<p><strong>With three world club titles under his belt, Vinicius Junior is already on par with Lionel Messi and just one title behind Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>. At only 24 years old, he has ample time to surpass both legends. As Real Madrid continues its historic run, all eyes will be on Vini to see if he can add more world club titles and etch his name alongside the all-time greats.</p>


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<p><em>“We always want to win everything,” </em>Vinicius said after the victory over Pachuca. <em>“<strong>We have crowned ourselves as the best club in the world</strong>. Hopefully, we can continue like this for a long time and give more titles to this club. <strong>I think we are marking an era. The team is doing what history demands. Not many players can wear this jersey. We are chosen.”</strong></em></p>

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<p>The 2024 FIFA The Best went to <strong>Vinicius Junior</strong> due to his great year with Real Madrid. However, the Brazilian star wasn’t <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>’s first choice in his voting ballot. Not even his former PSG teammate <strong>Kylian Mbappe. </strong>The Argentine star opted for Barcelona’s wonderkid <strong>Lamine Yamal</strong> as his top choice.</p>



<p>Messi, who was among the finalists, gave the five points of the first place to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal">Yamal</a>,</strong> who won the <strong>2024 Euros with Spain</strong>, while also being named the Best Young Player of the Tournament. Yamal was also a key figure for Barcelona these past few months of the start of the season.</p>



<p>The Argentine captain voted for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Mbappe</a></strong> in second place, giving him three points. Mbappe scored <strong>52 goals in all competitions for PSG</strong> in his final term with PSG, winning Ligue 1 for the sixth time as well as the Coupe de France. He also captained the national team to the semifinals of Euro 2024 before their elimination at the hands of Spain.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, he decided that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius">Vinicius Jr</a></strong>’s year deserved 1 point. The Brazilian star helped Real Madrid win the Champions League, with superb performances in the semifinals and final.</p>



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<p>Unlike the<strong> Ballon d’Or</strong>, the FIFA Best Awards is decided by the votes of the national team coaches from both men’s and women’s soccer, the current captains of each national team,  a specialised journalist from each region, and fans.</p>


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<h2>Who did Messi vote for as Coach of the Year?</h2>



<p>For Coach of the Year, Messi placed Argentina’s head coach, <strong>Lionel Scaloni,</strong> in first place. He then voted for his former Barcelona manager and current Manchester City coach, <strong>Pep Guardiola</strong>, in second, followed by Spain’s <strong>Luis de la Fuente</strong> in third.</p>



<h2>Messi’s out of the Top 3 of the FIFA The Best Awards 2024</h2>



<p>After being the winner in 2023, <strong>Messi</strong> finished in sixth place, trailing behind Vinicius Junior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Daniel Carvajal, and Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> was left off the finalist list entirely.</p>

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<p>After the <strong>2024 Ballon d’Or </strong>went to Manchester City’s midfielder <strong>Rodri</strong> instead of Real Madrid’s forward <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-jr">Vinicius Jr</a></strong>., many voices in soccer have been vocal about their disappointment in the results. Including recently retired <strong>Toni Kroos</strong> and Argentina ‘s forward <strong>Lautaro Martinez.</strong></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lautaro-martinez">Martinez</a></strong>, who ended up in seventh place for the award, told DANZ (via Fabrizio Romano) that he was disappointed in the results.<em> “To be honest, I was expecting more than 7th position at the Ballon d’Or. <strong>Sometimes at these awards they are unfair,</strong>” </em>the Argentine said.</p>



<p>Lautaro won the <strong>Copa America</strong>, finishing as the <strong>tournament’s top scorer</strong> and netting the only goal in the final. He also won <strong>Serie A with Inter</strong>, again as the <strong>league’s top scorer.</strong> Despite these achievements, he placed behind <strong>Kylian Mbappe</strong> (6), <strong>Erling Haaland</strong> (5), <strong>Dani Carvajal</strong> (4), <strong>Jude Bellingham</strong> (3), <strong>Vinicius</strong> (2), and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodri">Rodri.</a></strong></p>



<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Kroos</strong>, who placed ninth among the 30 nominees, also expressed his discontent. In a comment under Romano’s Instagram post, which asked followers what they would change about the list, he replied:<em><strong> “Where do we start?</strong></em>” He also shared a picture with Vinicius captioned <strong><em>“The Best,</em></strong>” clearly referencing the Brazilian’s snub.</p>



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<p>Meanwhile, Vinicius also reacted to the fact that he ended up in second place with a post on X: <em><strong>“I’ll do it 10x times if I have to. They’re not ready.”</strong></em> Other former and current <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a></strong> stars, such as Karim Benzema, have also weighed in the results.</p>


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<h2>Benzema: ‘It’s not just this year, it was last year too’</h2>



<p>During an appearance on <strong>El Chiringuito</strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema">Benzema</a></strong>, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2022, said:<em> “I don’t want to talk about France or France Football. <strong>It’s not just this year, [it was] last year too</strong>,” </em>seemingly implying that <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>’s 2023 award wasn’t deserved, despite winning the World Cup.</p>



<p><em>“He’s a player who has always made a lot of effort. <strong>It’s not just about scoring goals. </strong>In every game, Vinicius was decisive last year. There is nobody else who deserves it more than Vinicius,”</em> Benzema insisted.</p>


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<p>While he said he has <strong>“nothing against Rodri,”</strong> who is a “good player,” he added that he isn’t a player that <em><strong>“do things that make me say ‘pfff’. </strong></em>Vinicius has done it more than once.” However, to him, Vinicius is a <em><strong>“good guy, he’s going to work, and one day he’ll win it.”</strong></em></p>

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<p>The 2024 Ballon d’Or controversy continues to escalate, with Hollywood star and three-time Academy Award nominee <strong>Viggo Mortensen </strong>criticizing<strong> Real Madrid</strong>’s decision to skip the ceremony and referring to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vinicius-jr">Vinicius Jr.</a></strong> as a “spoiled child” in a letter sent to <em><strong>El Pais.</strong></em></p>



<p><em>“Real Madrid, after learning that <strong>their spoiled child was not going to win the Ballon d’Or</strong> and that the child <strong>was furious and sad</strong>, said that the club [will not go] where it is not respected,”</em> Mortensen said. <em>“And the decision was made to support Vinicius Jr. and his <strong>tantrum </strong>of not going to Paris for the awards ceremony,</em>” he wrote.</p>



<p><em>“It’s bad to lose and that’s it,”</em> Mortensen continued.<em> “I’m a Real Madrid fan, but I think that if the club does not go where it is not respected, <strong>it is the club’s fault for this type of stupidity, this unsportsmanlike and arrogant behavior</strong>. Hala Madrid always! But I’m ashamed of this.”</em></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> canceled plans to send a delegation</strong> to the Ballon d’Or ceremony after learning that Vinicius wouldn’t win the award, despite being considered a favorite. The Ballon d’Or was ultimately awarded to <strong>Rodri,</strong> who won the Premier League and the 2024 Euros with Manchester City and Spain.</p>



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<p>Mortensen isn’t alone in criticizing Real Madrid’s response; France Football editor-in-chief <strong>Vincent Garcia </strong>told <em><strong>L’Equipe</strong></em> that he was <em><strong>“very unpleasantly surprised by its absence,” </strong></em>as well as indicating that he felt “pressure” from the Spanish club to revealed them the winner. </p>


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<h2>Real Madrid called ‘pathetic’ and a ‘small club’</h2>



<p>Former French national team coach <strong>Raymond Domenech</strong> also condemned Real Madrid’s stance on the ceremony. Although Vinicius did not win the men’s Ballon d’Or, <strong>Carlo Ancelotti</strong> and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> </strong>were awarded Coach of the Year and top goalscorer, respectively, and the club was named Best Men’s Club of the Year.</p>


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<p><em>“It is said that Real Madrid is a great club, and Real Madrid itself wants it to be said that it is,” </em>said Domenech, according to Forbes. <em>“In the meantime, it turns out that it is a small club. <strong>Very small! What it did is absolutely pathetic.</strong> They showed a lack of respect for football, the other participants of the gala, and the winners. It’s frankly repulsive,” </em>added the 2006 World Cup finalist.</p>

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<p>The Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled for Monday, recognizes the best player in the world during the year as the primary individual award to be handed. However, it’s not the only trophy distributed in the ceremony.</p>



<p>Other achievements, such as the best goal, are also possible. But one prestigious mention has nothing to do with football. This is the<strong> Socrates Award</strong>, introduced last year to honor players for their off-the-field efforts.</p>



<p>The Socrates Award, named after the Brazilian legend was created to highlight players who use their resources to help in social and environmental causes, making a positive impact beyond the game.</p>



<h2>Socrates Award Nominees</h2>



<p>This year’s nominees have very famous names in it. The first nominee is American icon<strong> Alex Morgan</strong>, nominated for her work at the Alex Morgan Foundation. Another potential winner is<strong> Asisat Oshoala</strong>, recognized for the Oshoala Academy.</p>


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<p>The remaining players have links to great clubs in the world.<strong> Marcus Rashford</strong> has been vocal about social problems, and the star was nominated for initiating the Child Food Poverty Task Force to help kids get proper nutrition.</p>



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<p>Another worldwide player is<strong> Vinicius Jr.</strong>, who appears in this list for his Instituto Vini Jr.. The remaining player is<strong> Antonio Rüdiger</strong>, acknowledged for his efforts in the Antonio Rüdiger Foundation he inaugurated to help people in Sierra Leone.</p>


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<h2>Who Was the First Winner of the Socrates Award?</h2>



<p>Sadio Mane won the Socrates Award in 2022 when he became the first winner of the valuable distinction.</p>


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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Karim-Benzema-injury-update-Will-he-miss-the-Champions-League-match-vs-Liverpool-20230203-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a> sufferd a major blow in their aspirations to win thethe<strong>2022-2023 La Liga</strong> after losing 1-0 at <strong>Mallorca</strong>. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Pep-Guardiola-confirms-he-is-ready-for-a-return-to-FC-Barcelona-20230126-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>FC Barcelona</strong></a> have the door open to take a huge advantage in the standings when the tournament enters its second half.</p>
<p><strong>Real Madrid</strong> are probablyin their worst moment of the season. They lost the Spanish Super Cup final against <strong>FC Barcelona</strong> and werealmost eliminated by Villarreal and<strong>Atletico Madrid</strong>in the Spanish Cup (<em>Copa del Rey</em>). Furthermore, they are five points behindBarcelonain La Liga.</p>
<p>During the entire season,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Vinicius-Jr-incredible-answer-to-outrageous-attacks-by-fans-of-Atletico-Madrid--20230127-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Vinicius Junior</strong></a>has been the target of criticism because of his behavior on the field. Not many players agree watchinghis manners and goal celebrations with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Carlo-Ancelotti-explains-why-Lionel-Messi-will-never-be-the-best-player-in-history-20221229-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a>. The visit to Mallorca wasn’t the exception.</p>
<h2>Vinicius Junior suspended and the incident with fans at Mallorca</h2>
<p>Prior to the game against Real Madrid in the 2022-2023 La Liga, Mallorca’s captain,Antonio Raillo, severely criticizedVinicius Junior and his behavior on the field. “If I had to pick a role model for my child, I would pickModricorBenzema, but never him.” Even Carlo Ancelotti spoke out and had to defend his player after all the accusations.</p>
<p>During the matchagainst Mallorca, Vinicius Junior saw a yellow card and, after the accumulation of five, he will be suspended for the next ganeof Real Madrid in La Liga. He won’t be able to play against Elche.</p>
<p>Furthermore, Vinicius Jr had a very controversial incident with the fans at Son Moix. After the first half ended, and the players were walkingto the locker room, Vinicius Junior received many screams and shouts from the stands. In that moment, the Brazilian star stopped and pointed out the logo of Real Madrid in his shirt to them.</p>
<p>Antonio Raillo took notice of that and, during the second half, he “invited” Vinicius to kiss the Mallorca logo on his shirt in a moment that almost sparked antoher huge brawl.</p>
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Vinicius Junior suspended for Real Madrid with ugly incident at fans in Mallorca

Vinicius Junior suspended for Real Madrid with ugly incident at fans in Mallorca - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-to-part-with-two-expensive-stars-to-make-room-for-Jude-Bellingham--report-20230124-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a> and <strong>Atletico Madrid </strong>clashed in a long awaited matchup as part of the quarterfinals in the <strong>Spanish Cup</strong> (<em>Copa del Rey</em>). Prior to this new chapter in the extraordinary rivalry, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Carlo-Ancelotti-wants-more-respect-from-referees-for-Real-Madrid-star-Vinicius-Junior-20230123-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vinicius Jr</a> </strong>became the target of outrageous attackscondemned worldwide.</p>
<p>“Madrid hates Real” was the shameful message in a banner which was found hanging over a bridge in Madrid. Furthermore, <strong>Atletico Madrid</strong> fans also put a “doll” next to the banner representing Vinicius Jr. Just terrible acts which now are prosecuted as a crime by the police in <strong>Spain</strong>.</p>
<p>So, considering this scenario, all the attention was on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/vinicius-jrs-salary-at-real-madrid-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221102-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Vinicius Jr</strong></a> during the match against <strong>Atletico Madrid</strong>. After a 3-1 victory and a goal, the 22-year old star of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Barcelona-legend-Gerard-Pique-All-La-Liga-referees-favour-Real-Madrid-20230118-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a> went to social media and gave a strong answer to those who attacked him. Read here to find out what he said.</p>
<h2>Vinicius Jr responds to attacks made by Atletico Madrid fans</h2>
<p>It wasn’t an easy day for Real Madrid as they suffered to eliminate Atletico Madrid in extra-time. In the last minutes of the game, Vinicius Jr made an extraordinary play to score the third goal. Immediately, he thanked all the fans at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for their support following the attacks.</p>
<p>Then, on various posts in social media, Vinicius Jr expressed his feelings aboutthe Atletico Madrid situation. They sparked an enormous controversy. “There’s only one Madrid. Everyone knows it.” Some people took this message as a reference that only one club exists in the city, Real Madrid, while others believe it just emphasized his club’s greatness. One way or the other, it was definitely a strong answer to the Atletico Madrid fans.</p>
<p>In a second message, Vinicius Jr said: “Vini loves MADRID.” That statement was accompanied by a picture of the Brazilian player thanking all the Real Madrid supporters at the stadium.</p>
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Vinicius Jr incredible answer to outrageous attacks by fans of Atletico Madrid

Vinicius Jr incredible answer to outrageous attacks by fans of Atletico Madrid - Bolavip US

<p>The 2021-2022 season was outstanding for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/luka-modric-real-madrid-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-year-20221026-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Madrid </strong></a>after huge success in the most important tournaments. Their run included a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Karim-Benzema-wins-the-2022-Ballon-dOr-20221017-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a> </strong>title and another <strong>La Liga</strong> to their history full of championships. In order to overcome all those challenges every club needs a full squad, but there is no doubt <strong>Vinicius Jr.</strong> is a key piece for <strong>Carlo Ancelotti</strong>.</p>
<p>Vinicius arrived in Madrid from <strong>Flamengo</strong> in a <strong>45-million euros transaction</strong>. That number seemed way too high considering <strong>he was just 16 years old in 2017</strong>. He hadn’t played a lot in his team because of his age, although the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/federico-valverde-real-madrid-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-year-20221027-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Merengues</strong></a> saw a lot of potential and <strong>Florentino Pérez </strong>pulled the trigger without hesitation. Even though it took some time for his development, he is now a top 10 player in the world.</p>
<p>This Brazilian star formed an almost unstoppable attack duo with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-real-madrid-salary-how-much-does-he-earn-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221009-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karim Benzema</a> </strong>that has been scaring defenses week in and week out for quite some time. Therefore, there was only logical that the club decided to hand him a generous contract extension that now links the player with the Spanish squad for a while. Check out more details of his deal up next.</p>
<h2>How much does Vinicius Jr. make?</h2>
<p>After his stellar performance throughout the whole season, it was no surprise Real Madrid approached the player to get an extension done. The intention of Florentino Pérez was to keep him no matter what and he got his wish. Vinicius Jr. signed for the Merengues to remain <strong>under contract until 2027</strong>, so his place in the squad is safe.</p>
<p>His salary is the other thing that increased a lot. According to reporter Fabrizio Romano, Vinicius Jr. now makes <strong>10 million euros per year</strong> in what is a much better number than before. That means he gets<strong> €833.333 monthly</strong>, <strong>€192.300 weekly</strong>, <strong>€27.400 daily</strong>, <strong>€1.141 hourly</strong> or <strong>€19 per minute</strong>. To avoid any sudden offer <strong>his exit clause is 1.000 million euros</strong>.</p>
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Vinicius Jr’s salary at Real Madrid: How much he makes per hour, day, week, month, and year

Vinicius Jr’s salary at Real Madrid: How much he makes per hour, day, week, month, and year - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Real Marid’s</strong></a> young forward <strong>Vinicius Jr </strong>has drawn some mixed reviews during his first couple of seasons for <em>Los Blancos. </em>He clearly cares a lot and puts in a lot of effort but more often than not, his dribbles, take-ons, and drives are futile.</p>
<p>Vinicius’ ineffectiveness was at full display during Real Madrid’s 2-2 tie with <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/borussia-monchengladbach-t113" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Borussia Monchengladbach</strong></a> for the <strong>2020-21 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a></strong>. <strong>He couldn’t finish plays </strong>and looked lost in the attack from time to time.</p>
<p>That’s why some fans urged<strong> Zinedine Zidane </strong>to take him out of the game and replace him with <strong>Luka Jovic, Rodrygo, Eden Hazard, </strong>or pretty much any other player, as he was hurting his team’s chances to come back from a 0-1 deficit.</p>
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<p>However, you’d never expect one of his own teammates to bash him right in the middle of the game, but <strong>Karim Benzema went as far as to tell Ferland Mendy not to pass him the ball</strong> in the <strong>second half.</strong></p>
<h2>Karim Benzema Tells Ferland Mendy In French Not To Pass The Ball To Vinicius</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unbelievable.<br> Benzema at half time saying to Mendy “not to pass the ball to Vinicius, I swear on my mother, he’s playing against us”.</p>
<p> There will be consequences <a href="https://t.co/YeqdJT06Ok">pic.twitter.com/YeqdJT06Ok</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>“Don’t give him the ball. On my mother’s life,he’s playing against us,” </strong></em>Benzema told in clear french to his compatriot, right in front of <strong>Thibaut Courtois, </strong>who also speaks french. Clearly, he’s not a fan of the Brazilian’s game.</p>
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<p>The strategy seemed to work, though, <strong>as Real Madrid scored a couple of late-game goals to tie the game at 2</strong>, 17 minutes after Eden Hazard finally replaced the struggling Brazilian forward.</p>
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<p>Thus far, the 20-year-old has scored<strong> just 12 goals in 87 appearances for <em>Los Blancos</em>,</strong> yet he continues to get a lot of confidence and playing time from Zidane. Obviously, growing pains are to be expected from young players at that level, but you wonder how many more opportunities Vinicius will get going forward with Rodrygo and Hazard at full strength.</p>
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