Vinicius Junior has but to shine for his nationwide facet. However the 23-year-old is one to look at this summer season, as he may make Copa America 2024 his worldwide coming-out social gathering.
The Brazilian winger is sizzling off the heels of his second Champions League trophy after placing in one other Ballon d’Or-worthy season at Actual Madrid. He scored 24 objectives and assisted 11 in 39 matches this 23/24 season. Practically half of these strike and help contributions emerged throughout the triumphant Champions League run.
Is that this Vini’s time to shine for Brazil?
Actual Madrid’s high scorer this season is at present edging out his teammate Jude Bellingham for this yr’s Ballon d’Or. However outing within the Copa America ought to seal it for the Brazilian attacker.
“I wish to win Copa America. I nonetheless do not have a title with Brazil and I hope now could be the time. I’ll give every part,” mentioned Vini Jr, coaching forward of Brazil’s Copa America warm-up friendlies in opposition to Mexico and the USA.
Vini has solely scored three objectives in 30 caps for the Seleção, which is underwhelming given his explosive membership efficiency. Seemingly rising in confidence, Vini can present up at any time. And there is no higher time than now, particularly with an uncharacteristically susceptible Brazil facet.
One final push, and maybe a victorious rematch and vengeance over Messi’s Argentina in Copa America can be icing on Vini’s Ballon d’Or cake.
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