Vinicius and Alonso: A Real Madrid Contract Standoff

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Articles & Papers

• "The team is a disaster" by Guillermo Rai (The Athletic) - This article discusses the pessimism and internal drama at Real Madrid despite their league position.

People Mentioned

• Zinedine Zidane - Former manager of Real Madrid, mentioned in comparison to Xabi Alonso's management style and Vinicius Jr.'s performance under him.
• Ronaldinho - Brazilian former professional footballer, mentioned as a benchmark for consistent, electrically skillful play.
• Romário - Brazilian former professional footballer, mentioned as a player who could dominate a game.
• Ronaldo (R9) - Brazilian former professional footballer, mentioned as a benchmark for legendary attacking players.
• Lamine Yamal - Spanish professional footballer, mentioned as a young player showcasing exceptional talent and confidence on the field.
• Neymar - Brazilian professional footballer, used as a parallel to Vinicius Jr.'s career trajectory and potential for ego to impact career decisions.
• Toni Kroos - German professional footballer, mentioned for his ability to deliver long passes that suited Vinicius Jr.'s style of play under Ancelotti.
• Jules Kounde - French professional footballer, mentioned as a player Vinicius Jr. was struggling against, leading to his substitution in a match.
• Kylian Mbappé - French professional footballer, frequently mentioned as a key player for Real Madrid and a point of comparison for Vinicius Jr.'s status and wage demands.
• Florentino Pérez - President of Real Madrid, central to the discussion about the club's management, contract negotiations, and potential changes to the ownership model.
• Xabi Alonso - Head coach of Real Madrid, the central figure in the conflict with Vinicius Jr. and his tactical approach to the team.
• Carlo Ancelotti - Former Real Madrid coach and current Brazil national team coach, discussed for his approach to managing Vinicius Jr. and his potential impact on the Brazil squad.
• Dorival Jr. - Former manager of the Brazil national team, mentioned in the context of Vinicius Jr.'s role in the national team before Ancelotti.
• J-Z - American rapper and businessman, mentioned in passing as someone Vinicius Jr. associates with, highlighting his superstar lifestyle off the pitch.
• Estevão - Young Brazilian footballer (referred to as Estevão and "wonder kid"), highlighted for his recent impressive performances, including a goal for Chelsea against Barcelona.
• Matheus Cunha - Brazilian professional footballer, mentioned as a player whose style complements Vinicius Jr.'s role in the Brazil national team.

Organizations & Institutions

• Real Madrid - The football club at the center of the discussion, particularly regarding the internal conflict between Vinicius Jr. and Xabi Alonso.
• Barcelona - The football club, mentioned as a rival of Real Madrid and in the context of Lamine Yamal's performance against Chelsea.
• Chelsea - The football club, mentioned in the context of Estevão scoring a goal against Barcelona.
• Athletic Bilabao - Spanish football club, mentioned alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Osasuna as having a unique socio (member-owned) model.
• Osasuna - Spanish football club, mentioned alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Athletic Bilabao as having a unique socio (member-owned) model.

Websites & Online Resources

• The Athletic FC podcast (YouTube channel) - Mentioned as a platform where listeners can find content from The Athletic.