Vinicius Junior is making the most of his Christmas break in the United States, recently catching an NBA game where he had a memorable encounter with pop and R&B icon Rihanna. This meeting sent fans into a frenzy, with many expressing their admiration for the young Brazilian star.

Comments flooded in on social media, with fans highlighting Vinicius’s impressive aura and potential:

“Vini’s AURA is crazy.”

“Following in the footsteps of greatness.”

“First Pelé, then Karim [Benzema] and Cristiano… I just know Vini will get the Ballon d’Or one day.”

Rihanna has famously posed with many football legends, including Pelé, Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo. While there were rumors of a past relationship between her and Benzema, Vinicius has no such concerns, as Rihanna is happily in a relationship with A$AP Rocky, with whom she shares two children.

As Vinicius continues to shine on the pitch, his interactions with global icons like Rihanna only add to his growing fame and influence in the world of football.