The Real Madrid player, at 23 years old, has become one of the banners of the fight against racism. The Brazilian striker, who denounces the racist insults he receives on soccer fields, once again generated a barrage of headlines this week when on Monday he broke down in tears during a press conference.
“It’s very sad, with each complaint I feel sadder. A lot is happening not only in Spain, but also in the world. It happened to my father too, it was difficult for him to work, they chose the target. I have fought a lot, I have denounced it. Every day I feel more sad, I am fighting for a cause so that in the near future it does not happen to anyone else“he said in Valdebebas.
“Playing football is important, but the fight against racism is very important. I go to the games focused, but sometimes it is very difficult. “I just want to play football and for everyone to have a better life,” he said. Vinícius Jr. During these days, the star of the Brazilian National Team has received a wave of messages of support on social networks, words of support from other teammates and also from political representatives.
The other side of Vinícius Jr.
Most of his income comes from his salary at the Merengue club, which is around 20 million euros gross per year being one of the highest paid players on the white team.
Like any other ball star, he also generates income thanks to his collaborations with brands: in recent years, he has become an image and has signed succulent contracts with Nike, Dolce & Gabanna or EA Sports, among other brands. In social networks, in addition, it is quite a claim with more than 45 million followers.
On the other hand, it must be remembered that the striker has also invested in his own company, since it was in 2021 when he founded a society dedicated to the representation of footballers. He registered it under the name Papa Media House SL. Vinícius is the majority partner.
And where does the white star live? The player has his residence in one of the most exclusive areas of Madrid, La Moraleja. Is about a mansion with a garden and a large pool valued at about 7 million euros and built on an area of more than 2,000 square meters.
In 2019, months after his signing for the White House, the home already made headlines. It is a wonderful mansion that Florentino Perezthrough the club, acquired Dimas Gimeno, former president of El Corte Inglés, on rent, after his duties were revealed.
Skilled like few others in real estate strategies, the president took advantage of the opportunity to acquire the home through Real Madrid and on a lease basis. In just a few days, the white board found the ideal person to occupy the home: Vinícius Jr. Already installed, it was not long before the footballer decided to buy it. As for love, in the summer of last year he was linked to the young 23-year-old Mexican singer Kenia Os.