Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr traveled to New York to relish a live performance of Canadian rapper Drake at his concert.
Vinicius Jr is enjoying his off-season holiday to the fullest ahead of a return to training with Los Blancos.
The Brazilian is expected to join up with the squad at the University of California, Los Angeles campus where Real Madrid will be staying for a few days before heading to Houston.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have an interesting and grueling list of fixtures this preseason, kicking off with a clash on Monday against AC Milan on Monday, July 24, 2023.
The 14-time Champions League winners also play Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus this preseason.
Real Madrid fans are scared of the Drake curse after seeing Vinicius Jr at the Rapper’s concert
Some Real Madrid fans are rattled by the meet-up as they are afraid of the “Drake Curse”.
The Canadian rapper is notorious for bad predictions as often times, the team he tips to get a victory or do well often falter.
Just like the Kardashian curse, Drake has also been said to have a negative ripple effect on players and teams.
However, one time when the Drake Curse didn’t show its complete effect was during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, particularly the final of the tournament.
Drake predicted that Argentina were going to come our victorious in the encounter and shockingly, they won the encounter.
However, the musician lost his wager after predicting Le Albiceleste to win during the 90 minutes.
Vinicius Jr handed the rap icon a Real Madrid jersey, with his name imprinted at the back of it and the no 7 written beneath it.
The 23-year-old captioned the post with: “Number 1” with the goat 🐐 logo alongside it.
Vinicius scored 23 goals and provided 21 assists in 55 appearances for Real Madrid last term.
He has continued to produce magic and quality and Los Blancos faithfuls wouldn’t want a drop in his quality.
Real Madrid are fortifying their squad as they intend to battle optimally in all fronts next season.
The Los Merengues have made four quality additions this summer, with Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Fran Garcia and Joselu all arriving to bolster the squad.
Vinicius Jr nominated for Socrates Award
Vinicius Jr was also recently nominated for the Socrates Award, due to his humanitarian works in Brazil.
He was nominated alongside teammate Antonio Rudiger, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, Barcelona Feminin player Asisat Oshoala and United States Women National Team star Alex Morgan.
In what has been an eventful summer for Vinicius Jr, he has also confirmed his relationship status with famous Mexican singer Kenia Os.
The pair have been very good friends for several years, and the Brazilian has confirmed that they are in a relationship.
Vinicius Jr and Kenia were spotted hand-in-hand in Rio de Janeiro, the home city of the Real Madrid star.
The man who currently has the huge responsibility placed on his shoulders to lead Real Madrid attacking line has also been handed the iconic No 7.
A number which has previously been worn by legendary names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Gonzalez.
