Vinicius Junior to wear name of Barcelona star on boots
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is preparing to wear a pair of boots that feature the name of a Barcelona player.
James, who is the sister of Chelsea defender Reece James, has previously collaborated with Vinicius, as both serve as ambassadors for the American sportswear company Nike.
As part of their latest campaign, the boots are designed to showcase the names of two footballers on the exterior.
The pair that James is associated with belongs to the latest mercurial line and, as reported by Marca, also displays the name of Barcelona and Spain attacker Salma Paralluelo. Her name, along with James’, is inscribed on the outside of the boot.
Vinicius shared a photo of himself wearing the boots on his Instagram story with the message ‘Thanks again’, tagging James. The England star reposted the image on her own story with the caption ‘002’.
Vinicius has faced a challenging spell recently, despite showing signs of returning to top form for Real Madrid, particularly during the clash with Barcelona in El Clasico.
However, his reaction to being substituted by manager Xabi Alonso made headlines worldwide.
The dynamic between the two has come under scrutiny, and in the lead-up to Real Madrid’s Champions League fixture against Liverpool, Alonso issued a warning to Vinicius regarding his conduct.
Paralluelo, who rose to fame during Spain’s 2023 World Cup victory, is currently recovering from an injury.
She sustained a knee ligament issue late last month and is projected to remain sidelined until 2026.
Although she has yet to recapture the remarkable form she displayed early in her career with La Roja, she is eager to make an impact under newly appointed manager Sonia Bermudez.