Vinicius

New Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has expressed his willingness to cover defensive responsibilities for Vinicius Junior in order to help the Brazilian remain effective in attack.

The Spanish full-back recently sealed a €55 million transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid ahead of the new season.

Football fans have already turned attention to how Cucurella and Vinicius Jr will combine on the left flank at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Speaking about the partnership, Cucurella said he is prepared to support the Brazilian by focusing more on defensive tasks.

He told Marca: “I think we’ll get along well. I don’t care if he doesn’t track back, I’ll do everything he doesn’t want to do.

“As long as he’s decisive and fresh enough to score goals, I’ll do the dirty work. Vinicius has shown that he’s a key and influential player in Real Madrid’s Champions League campaigns.”

Cucurella’s arrival is expected to strengthen Real Madrid’s defence as the club prepares for another campaign in both domestic and European competitions.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Argentine youngster Gianluca Prestianni has released a public statement after he was accused of directing racist remarks at Vinicius Jr during a recent encounter.

The allegation sparked tension on the pitch and drew reactions from players associated with Real Madrid, leading to widespread debate across football circles and social media.

Responding to the claims, Prestianni denied engaging in any racist conduct. He said the situation stemmed from a misunderstanding.

“I wanna clarify that at no time did I direct racist insults to Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr — who has regrettably 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 what he thought heard from me”. ❌

He insisted that discrimination does not reflect his character or values as a professional footballer.

“I was 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 racist with anyone and I regret the 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 I received from Real Madrid players”, Prestianni added.

The incident has continued to generate reactions, with many observers calling for calm while awaiting any further clarification or possible review from match authorities.