Vinicius Jr breaks down in tears during World Cup interview over emotional message from his grandmother
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During the World Cup, the Brazilian footballer raised his voice against structural racism in sport, assuming himself as a speaker to defend children of African descent and demand social justice for historically violated sectors.
The Brazilian striker couldn’t contain the tears in the middle of an interview. La Verdeamarela ranked the 16th finale as the first in his group.
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing. The Netherlands finished as group winners and play against Morocco on Monday night. The knockout phase continues, including the match between the Dutch national team and Morocco. Follow all the World Cup news via our live blog.
Brazil star Vinicius Junior has said his fight against racism is more important than any achievements he may make on the football pitch. The Real Madrid forward has been one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup, scoring four goals in Brazil's first three matches. He scored once against Morocco, another against Haiti and was the author of two goals in the victory over Scotland, ranking among the top scorers of the tournament. However, th…
Brazil's superstar Vinícius Jr. has to cry in a TV show – triggered by a video message from his grandmother. Behind it is an emotional story.
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