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Vinicius Jr. Breaks Down in Emotional Interview Before Brazil's World Cup Match
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First reported by Mako · 58 minutes ago
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Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. was moved to tears by a surprise video from his grandmother during a pre-World Cup interview, reflecting on his difficult childhood and family support. He expressed determination to help Brazil win their sixth World Cup and addressed his fight against racism in football.
- 01Vinicius Jr. cried during a surprise video message from his grandmother before Brazil's 2026 World Cup match.
- 02He shared memories of a difficult childhood living with his grandmother until age 16.
- 03Vinicius emphasized Brazil's goal to win their sixth World Cup title with strong team leadership.
- 04He feels in his best physical and mental shape for the tournament at age 25.
- 05Vinicius spoke about combating racism and inspiring young black players.
- 06He hopes his younger brother will not face racism and values off-field achievements highly.
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