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Vinicius Jr Says He Is Playing His Best Football Right Now Despite Injury

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11 months ago

March 5, 2025

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Vinicius Jr believes he is in top form right now despite facing injuries earlier in the season.

The Brazilian has been having a strong campaign with Real Madrid, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists in 35 matches across all competitions. In La Liga alone, he has netted nine times and assisted seven in 20 games.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid, he acknowledged the challenges of maintaining peak performance throughout a long season.

“I’m at my best right now,” he said. “With so many games, you can’t always be at 100%. Playing 80 matches a season, sometimes you’re not fully fit, and many players play through injuries.”

He added that the pressure to perform is always high, but he embraces it. “People expect a lot from me, but now is the most important part of the season, and at Madrid, we always step up when it matters.”

Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League first-leg clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Real Betis in La Liga over the weekend.

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I Was a Bit Nervous’ — Referee Daniel Laryea Reflects on AFCON Semi-Final Experience

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11 hours ago

January 18, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.

The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”

“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”

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‘The Referee Was Really Bad’ — Osayi-Samuel Reacts to Nigeria’s Defeat Against Morocco

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3 days ago

January 15, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.

The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.

“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.

He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”