- From a 16-year-old prodigy who lobbed a goalkeeper at the 2017 U-17s to a €50m move to Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior has since collected multiple LaLiga and Champions League titles.
- Internationally it's been a rollercoaster — Brazil still haven’t won a World Cup since 2002, and Vini has faced injuries, criticism and abuse but arrives at this tournament in strong form (four goals, one assist).
- Sunday’s showdown with Norway (Haaland) is must-watch small talk: high stakes, vocal fans, and a chance for Vini — shaped by Ancelotti — to help end Brazil’s drought.
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