Vinicius Junior was already the favourite for the Ballon d'Or — then he went and scored a superb hat-trick to underline his credentials. UCL. ... the trophy for being the game’s best player ...

Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute -- helped inspire him in Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win.

Vinícius would have been the first Brazilian to win the men's Ballon d'Or since Kaká in 2007. The 2023 Ballon d'Or was won by Lionel Messi -- his eighth -- while in 2022, Madrid's Karim Benzema ...

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham did not attend the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony reportedly due to Rodri's win. ... who was nominated for the 2024 Kopa Trophy.

Many of Real Madrid’s issues stemmed from a defensive injury crisis, but an underwhelming season from Vinícius Júnior also ...

The Spanish league says four people who hung an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge two years ago ...

Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute -- helped inspire him in Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win.