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Flamengo paid tribute to Vini Jr on the birthday of the Cria do Ninho

Flamengo constantly shows affection for Cria do Ninho Vini Jr. This Sunday (12), it was no different, and the club posted a long message congratulating the forward on his 26th birthday.

In a social media post, the message highlights the victorious journey that began on the pitches of Gávea. In addition, the text recalls the emergence of his talent in São Gonçalo and the worldwide acclaim achieved in Spain.

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“On a day like today, in the first year of the new millennium, a boy came into the world who would one day be admired by the entire world. Right there in São Gonçalo, one of the names of this generation was born. Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, our Vini Jr. Cria do Ninho, flew to Spain and there only confirmed what an entire Nation already knew: our Vini would be the Best in the World. Whether in each of your achievements or in another year of life, we will always celebrate you and stand by you, because you will always be one of us. Long life, health, peace, love, and may you continue to delight us with your talent and dance across the pitches of this wide world, my boy. You can be sure that the entire Nation is still rooting for you. Happy Birthday, Vini!”

HOW DID HIS TALENT EMERGE AT GÁVEA?

Vini Jr’s journey began in overwhelming fashion. The player arrived at the club as a child and went through every stage of the youth academy.

In 2017, after shining in the Copinha, his talent made the jump to the first team. His debut marked the beginning of an intense love affair with the fans.

Real Madrid (ESP) recognized his potential in his very first matches and secured his signing, which was made official in 2018. Thus, the boy from São Gonçalo left for Europe, taking with him everything he learned on Mengão’s fields.

ESTABLISHED IN WORLD FOOTBALL?

Vini Jr’s adaptation to Spanish football required patience, but his development happened steadily. As the seasons went by, the forward took on a leading role at Real Madrid.

Champions League finals and domestic titles put the Cria do Ninho’s name at the top. The international media, in fact, has repeatedly highlighted Vini Jr’s tactical maturity and ability to decide big matches. His performances consolidated the forward among the best in the world.

A PROMISE OF A FUTURE REUNION?

Interviews over the years have reflected the player’s stance. That is because Vini Jr has already declared several times his dream of ending his career at Flamengo.

The Rio club remains at the center of the player’s future plans. Until that reunion happens, the fans follow his every step with pride.

The Nation celebrates the forward’s achievements in Europe as if they were red-and-black ones. The ‘DNA of Ninho’ has remained present in every dribble and every goal.

Therefore, the fans’ hope for his definitive return remains alive, turning the player’s birthday into a day of reaffirming this ‘unbreakable bond.’ In Flamengo’s birthday post for Vini Jr, fans have filled the comments with messages of affection for the player.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.