Living a good phase at Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior stated that he is ready to take on a greater responsibility in the Brazilian national team, which, somewhat surprisingly, he does not consider one of the favorites to win the upcoming World Cup. "I imagine everyone wants me to be one of the protagonists. I am prepared for all the challenges in my career. I have already played in a World Cup and I don't want to lose again," the player declared at a press conference, admitting that he feels in his "happiest moment." Despite external pressure, Vini assured that he does not let it affect him. "I don't pay much attention to what people say. I know my work and how dedicated I am for the World Cup; it's where all players want to be," he explained. The Real Madrid forward also highlighted the good form of other Brazilian players in Europe, such as Raphinha and João Pedro, as well as the potential of younger players like Endrick and Estêvão, emphasizing the collective strength of the team. "We are all prepared. We can decide the game with a set piece. That's how you win a World Cup," he stated. However, he avoided labeling Brazil as the favorite for the world title: "I believe we are not the favorite team based on the results we have had. But we have the weight of the jersey, the weight of the players we have here. We just needed to fit in; after Ancelotti arrived, we have a better idea of the game. He takes a lot of the pressure off us. We will do everything to put Brazil back on top once again. We don't want favoritism; we want to put Brazil on top," he concluded.
World Cup Real Madrid remains central to this story.
World Cup Real Madrid remains central to this story.
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