Ex-Flamengo's Vini Jr opens up on Maracanã return for Brazil v Panama | OneFootball

Vini Jr was one of Brazil’s standout players in the friendly

The Brazil National Team beat Panama 6-2 this Sunday (31) in a preparatory friendly for the 2026 World Cup. Scorer of Brazil’s first goal, Vinicius Júnior praised the performance of the ‘Seleção’ and spoke about the special feeling of returning to the Maracanã, Flamengo’s stadium.

— Winning at home, at the Maracanã, being able to come back here after so long, scoring again, it’s always very special. Playing alongside our fans, my family — he said, before adding:

— It was a good game for our preparation. There were two teams: one in the first half and another in the second, but with the same goal. To arrive as prepared as possible for the World Cup. I believe both teams that came on did well. We were able to put into practice what the Mister asked for — concluded Vini Jr.

How did Vini Jr perform in Brazil vs Panama?

Vini Jr ‘danced’ on the Maracanã pitch, recording one goal and one assist in Brazil’s match this Sunday (31) against Panama. The Flamengo academy product started the match but was substituted early in the second half to make way for other call-ups, such as Lucas Paquetá.

What is Brazil’s next match?

The Brazil National Team returns to the field next Saturday (06), when they face Egypt, this time in the United States. The match will be the last preparatory friendly before the World Cup. Therefore, the clash is scheduled for 7:00 PM (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

Meanwhile, the Flamengo squad is on vacation until June 19, when the team reports back to Ninho do Urubu. To make sure the players do not lose match fitness during the World Cup period, the Rubro-Negro club has planned a ‘mid-season training camp’ in Portugal, with three friendlies scheduled.

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