Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was spotted at the Miami Dolphins’ NFL clash against the 49ers, as he headed to Florida for a well-deserved break ahead of La Liga’s winter hiatus. The Brazilian forward enjoyed the exciting match, taking a moment to unwind after a busy first half of the season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Vinicius Jr missed Real Madrid’s final game of 2024 after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season in the match against Rayo Vallecano. Despite his absence, Los Blancos secured a comfortable 4-2 victory over Sevilla, capping off a remarkable year on a high note. With La Liga entering a short winter break, the Brazilian winger flew to Florida, where he attended an NFL clash between the Miami Dolphins and the 49ers.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

The Phins posted a photograph of the Los Blancos star at the Hard Rock Stadium on their X account and wrote: “Always great to have you at our house, @vinijr!”

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Vinicius Jr had an incredible outing with his club in 2024 having won five trophies, including the Champions League and La Liga. While he finished second in the Ballon d’Or race behind Manchester City’s Rodri, he did win The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024 earlier this month.

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WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS JR?

The 24-year-old winger will be back in action for his club on January 3 as Carlo Ancelotti’s side take on Valencia in La Liga.