Vinicius Jr goes undercover in Times Square during a 24-hour trip to New York as the Real Madrid star poses with pop star Rihanna and 7-foot NBA star Victor Wembanyama

Mart van Mourik Dec 27, 2024 , 4:12 PMLast updated: Dec 27, 2024, 6:07 PMVinicius JuniorReal MadridLaLiga

Vinicius Jr goes undercover in Times Square, where he poses with absolute pop star

Vinícius Júnior is on holiday

Vinícius Júnior went on vacation to the United States after winning the Club World Cup. First, the Real Madrid forward spent time with WNBA star Angel Reese in Miami, and then he traveled to New York. In the Big Apple, he sought out more stars.

‘Star Trip’ through the United States

On Christmas Day, the Real Madrid star was spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden, attending the NBA’s iconic Christmas game. Vinicius secured prime seats to watch the New York Knicks in action, soaking up the atmosphere surrounding the basketball spectacle.

The event was just a precursor to the extraordinary encounters that followed. After the match, Vinicius posed with pop singer Rihanna. The moment quickly became a social media highlight, drawing the attention of fans worldwide.

Meetings with NBA stars

Vinicius’ foray into the NBA world didn’t stop there. The Real Madrid winger swapped jerseys with Knicks player Josh Hart to commemorate his visit to the Garden. He also took the opportunity to meet and take photos with basketball legends, including retired star Carmelo Anthony and the 7-foot-1 Victor Wembanyama, one of the league’s brightest prospects.

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Excellent shape

For Vinicius, this trip wasn’t just about fame , it was also about a chance to recharge. The Brazilian forward has been in excellent form this season, having scored 13 goals and provided nine assists in 20 games in all competitions for Real Madrid so far.