A sports centre is named in honour of Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior at the school where he originally rose to fame.

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The 22-year-old returned to his old school, Odete Sao Paio School in Sao Goncalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Los Blancos’ new number seven stole the show when the Vinicius Sports Centre was opened, leaving a lasting impression on his community.

Marca claims that Vinicius invited both current and former students to play pick-up basketball.

The game was streamed live on the school’s social media accounts.

Sports Brief reports that Vinicius Junior’s most recent hairstyle has become a topic of discussion and has sparked a lot of discussion among football enthusiasts.

The Real Madrid winger changed his hair drastically during the off-season, going from his previous Mohawk-inspired style to eye-catching dreadlocks that have gone popular on the internet.