Vinicius Says Wants 'Many More Years' at Real Madrid

Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week (JAVIER SORIANO)
Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week (JAVIER SORIANO)
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Vinicius Says Wants 'Many More Years' at Real Madrid

Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week (JAVIER SORIANO)
Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week (JAVIER SORIANO)

Vinicius revealed that he wants to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years".

"Being able to keep making history here is very important for me and my family. I hope to stay in the team for many more years," he told club media.

Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week, joining a pantheon of legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Raul, Alfredo Di Stefano.

"I came here as a boy, at 18 and with lots of dreams. I didn't think I would score so many goals in a short time," he added, AFP reported.

"Entering club history is very tough because there have been many players and legends who have scored so many goals and won so much. To be with them is important and I was dreaming of that."

The Brazil forward is available for selection again for Real Madrid's trip to Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday after serving a two-match suspension for a red card.

The reigning Spanish and European champions are top of the table, four points clear of city rivals Atletico Madrid and seven ahead of Barcelona.



Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United 

Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United 

Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)

James Maddison delivered the perfect riposte to his doubters by scoring the winning goal against Manchester United after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had come in for some stinging criticism in the lead-up to Sunday's Premier League match.

Making his first start since suffering a calf injury in December, Maddison tapped in a rebound from close range to give his side a 1-0 win in London, celebrating his goal with a shushing gesture.

Earlier in the week, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane had said anyone who thought Maddison's return to the side would help Spurs break into the top six was living in "cuckoo land."

"He got relegated with Leicester and he'll get relegated with Spurs," Keane said on "The Overlap" podcast.

"There was a little bit of outside noise this week," Maddison, who joined Spurs from Leicester City in 2023, told Sky Sports.

"People will have their opinions, but I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. I hope there is a certain few that enjoyed me being the match-winner today.

"Nobody is more critical of myself than me," he added.

"To be fair to the gaffer, he always talks about blocking out the outside noise, but sometimes it's difficult, you know. It's constantly in your face, social media and WhatsApp."

Despite the win Spurs remain in the bottom half of the table, sitting in 12th spot on 30 points after 25 games. They visit Ipswich Town on Saturday.