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SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

Even if Arsenal Can Afford Vinicius Junior—Is It Worth It?

The Gunners have stumbled towards a potentially record-breaking transfer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

Real Madrid’s Past Contract Standoffs Paint a Worrying Picture for Vinicius Junior

The Brazilian winger has been locked in a stalemate with Los Blancos since Jan. 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

Vinicius Jr vs. Real Madrid: ‘Standoff’ Escalates in Boost for Arsenal

One of the major sticking points in negotiations over a new deal for Vinícius Júnior has been reportedly revealed.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

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Transfer Rumors: Barcola Rejects Chelsea; Arsenal’s Record-Breaking Vinicius Jr Plan

Arda Güler, Iliman Ndiaye, John Stones, Darwin Núñez and Danny Welbeck all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid Contract: Explaining the Ongoing Standoff

Arsenal have reportedly emerged as a contender for Vinícius Jr’s signature at a delicate time in his Real Madrid career.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr U-Turn; Man Utd Make Tchouameni Bid

Pedro Neto, Bruno Guimarães, Bradley Barcola, Rodri and more feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

Can Real Madrid Afford to Lose Vinicius Junior?

Los Blancos have failed to lock down the winger, who now has mounting interest from Arsenal.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

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Winners and Losers From Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande Agreement

Los Blancos are racing to complete a deal for the coveted RB Leipzig winger.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

What Does Yan Diomande Bring to Real Madrid?

Los Blancos are closing in on a big-money deal for the Bundesliga super talent.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

Real Madrid ‘Set Vinicius Jr Asking Price’ in Strong Response to Arsenal

The Brazilian has just a year left on his contract in Madrid.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

How Real Madrid Can Sign Yan Diomande for a Cut-Price Fee

The Ivorian has become a top target for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

How Vinicius Jr Would Fit at Arsenal If Blockbuster Transfer Becomes Reality

The Gunners are reportedly interested in bringing Vinícius Júnior to north London.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25

Could Arsenal Actually Sign Real Madrid Superstar Vinicius Junior?

There are a number of factors working in Arsenal’s favor despite the shock such a deal would justifiably inspire.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25

The Surprising Record Real Madrid Has Broken at 2026 World Cup

Los Blancos’ stars have been simply sensational this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Vinicius Junior Breaks Silence on Brazil’s World Cup Failure—And Makes a Big Promise

The Real Madrid winger led the team with four goals at this summer’s showpiece event.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

Real Madrid’s Stars Are Shining at the World Cup—What It Means for Next Season

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and more have taken North America by storm.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Brazil's World Cup Was Doomed the Moment Carlo Ancelotti Called Up Neymar

The iconic forward took up a roster spot to play just 37 minutes in his final World Cup.

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

The One Issue ‘Complicating’ Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid Contract Renewal

Negotiations between Los Blancos and the Brazilian star are expected to pick up in the coming weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Brazil Is Wasting Vinicius Junior’s Prime, A Mistake Norway Isn’t Making With Erling Haaland

The Seleção have one of the best players in the world on their side, but they cannot get over the line.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

The Questions Carlo Ancelotti Must Answer to Crown Brazil World Cup Champions

The five-time winners are a bit of an unknown quantity heading into the 2026 tournament.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

‘Tough Times’—Alvaro Arbeloa Sends Parting Message to Kylian Mbappe After Real Madrid Exit

Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave Real Madrid this summer.

The Economic Times · May 21

2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything you need to know – teams, venues, dates & predictions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a grand reimagining with 48 teams participating for the first time. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host this expanded tournament. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 cities. The new format sees 12 groups of four teams…

Sports Illustrated · May 12

Worrying Transfer News for Real Madrid That Will Impact Summer Rebuild & Vinicius Jr Future

Los Blancos face limitations in their ability to spend big in the transfer window.

Sports Illustrated · May 11

How Do Real Madrid Fix Kylian Mbappe?

The marriage of the world’s biggest player and club has brought little joy so far.

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