That's where Vinicius Junior, who is Black, grew up and launched his soccer career. Now, despite his global fame and millions, he was again the target of crude European racism.

Updated July 19, 2023 at 6:50 a.m. May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023 4 min read Save ...

SAO GONCALO, Brazil (AP) — The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior gestures and leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia ...

Vinicius was named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA’s ‘The Best’ awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to dominate the awards for women’s soccer ...

Caption: Vinicius Junior was named the men's player of the year at the FIFA's "The Best" awards on Tuesday. He scored 24 goals in 39 appearances for Madrid and helped the Spanish team to a record ...