Vinicius wants to be the best

The phrase "U farei x10… o por 100", which at the time was taken as a joke, today seems to have a new meaning. Vinicius Jr. is living up to that statement on the most demanding stage, the World Cup. The Brazilian became one of the stars of the tournament, showing a side of himself that puts him back among the ranks of players capable of making history

Vinicius' numbers

His numbers speak for themselves: four goals and one assist, which put him in the same conversation as Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, and Cristiano. For years, Vinicius lived with a contradiction that was difficult to resolve: he shone at Real Madrid, but he couldn't bring that level to the Brazilian national team. With the Canarinha, he faded, struggled with consistency and leadership, which fueled criticism in his own country

A key player for Brazil

After advancing to the next round, he explained it himself: "I've managed to evolve because during these years on the national team, I always played in situations where I couldn't show my game." That reflection sums up what's happening in this World Cup: for the first time, Vinicius is the player around whom Brazil revolves. He decides games, makes a difference, and conveys a sense of danger every time he receives the ball

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