Vinicius Junior, now a star for Real Madrid, made the remark while watching Flamengo take on Vasco da Gama at the Maracana and vowed he will “one day” return to his old squad.

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Special moment on X from Deportes RPC! Flamengo’s game against Vasco da Gama at the Estadio Maracaná included a tribute to Vincius Jr.  You’ll always be our little boy. Vini, we love you so much.

Special moment on X from Deportes RPC! Flamengo’s game against Vasco da Gama at the Estadio Maracaná included a tribute to Vincius Jr.  You’ll always be our little boy. Vini, we love you so much.

The Brazilian attacker took a sabbatical from football when his season with Real Madrid in Europe ended and he returned home to Rio. At the Maracana, he watched his former team, Flamengo, defeat Vasco, 4-1. A lull in the action allowed the forward to enter the game.

Each squad presented him with a jersey bearing their logos and player numbers.It will be some time before I return to Flamengo. I’m happy to be in the famous Maracana setting. I really appreciate all they done for me.