Why is Vinicius Jr not playing for Real Madrid against Union
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Real Madrid are not in any hurry to recover the Brazilian, and they will take care with every step of his recovery.
Vinícius leads Madrid's 4-0 rout of Girona in statement win. Bellingham nets 2 before hurting ankle
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Infantino offers support to Vinicius Jr after racism row
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Real Madrid x Villarreal: por que Vinícius Júnior não joga hoje, joga hoje
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Real Madrid x Villarreal: por que Vinícius Júnior não joga hoje, joga hoje
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Flight was taking Brazilian team to game of their lives, brazilian teams soccer
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Vinícius Jr. scores against Atlético Madrid after effigy of Black soccer star hanged from bridge in Madrid
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Entire Real Madrid squad shows support for Vini Jr. in powerful pre-match gesture
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Real Madrid x Villarreal: por que Vinícius Júnior não joga hoje, joga hoje
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Brazilian government stands up for footballer Vinícius Júnior
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Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid's €1bn one-club man who will rival Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
Madrid fans embrace Vinícius Júnior after not getting Mbappé - The San Diego Union-Tribune