Following their international match, Vinicius Jr. ignored Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham in favor of asking for Declan Rice’s shirt.
On Saturday night, the two faced off at Wembley Stadium. Endrick’s goal late in the game gave Brazil the victory, as the South American team prevailed.
Jordan Pickford stopped Vinicius Jr.’s attempt, despite the fact that he sprinted past the England defense and contributed significantly to the winning goal. Then Endrick, Bellingham’s international colleague and future teammate, was there to tap in the loose ball.
Following the full-time whistle, a photo of the three of them laughing was shared. Vinicius Jr. and the England star then split some mementos.
In a social media video, the two could be seen changing clothing in the tunnel. Declan Rice was the response Bellingham received from the Brazilian when he asked whether anyone else would like his.
The midfielder’s debut season at Arsenal has seen him make a huge impact. He joined Arsenal for a £105 million transfer, and under Mikel Arteta, he has been a vital member of the team’s Premier League title challenge.
Vinicius has never tried to disguise his appreciation for Bellingham, even though it seemed that he preferred Rice’s shirt. The midfielder was supposed to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to the Brazilian wide player.
“Incredible. Vinicius stated in October that “he was born to play for Real Madrid, to mark an era in the greatest team in the world.”
“Hopefully it lasts for many years and that we play here for a long time,” he continued. Jude is one of the best young players, so it makes me happy to be playing with him. The fans are having a great time, and we’re all thrilled.
Bellingham paid it forward by praising his Brazilian colleague. “He’s probably the best in the world for me,” he remarked. He is among the best players I have ever had the pleasure of playing with.”
This season, Bellingham and Vinicus have both had outstanding seasons with Real Madrid. The former midfielder for Borussia Dortmund is now the leading striker for the Spanish powerhouse, having tallied 20 goals and nine assists across all competitions.
This term, Vinicius Jr. is ranked second on the list. In total, he has 15 goals and 6 assists. When Brazil plays Spain in Madrid on Tuesday, the wide player will be back in action.
In the meanwhile, Bellingham wants to make another impression for England in the friendly match against Belgium on Tuesday. The two will then play together again this weekend when Real Madrid takes on Athletic Bilbao.
