Vincius tweeted "Thank God, another day without picking up an injury" after avoiding harm in Real Madrid's final league game before the World Cup against Cadiz. In the top five leagues in Europe, the Brazilian player receives the most fouls, and the number of fouls has been rising. Vinicius received six, seven, and five fouls from Elche, Rayo, and Cádiz, respectively. Real Madrid is concerned about this emerging trend. Vinicius acknowledged his own anxiety in an interview with Reuters. He emphasizes that "what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch, but it has gone too far."

"You can come on strong, but they were being dirty in the challenges. Rodrygo and I suffered a lot in those last games and we feared the worst, getting injured and being forced to miss the World Cup”. Fortunately, they are both in Tite’s Brazil squad for the World Cup and will be able to enjoy their first World Cup in Qatar. However, the Brazilian understands that “when you start to become an important player, the opponents come after you harder. You have to learn to deal with that,” he adds.

It is not a simple job. The 22-year-old has occasionally been involved in desperate protests, especially during the last games, with Carlo Ancelotti playing a crucial role in managing his player. "I learned a lot from Neymar when he played for Barcelona, he also suffered a lot. Cristiano, when he played for Real, too,” Vinícius continues.

Benzema has acted as a mentor for Vinícius. "It was Karim who told me to be calm and have peace of mind, because if the opponents are chasing you it’s because they’re scared of you. That’s why, when I get the ball and go forward, I do it with desire. Yes, they can hurt me. But I’m ready for the challenge”.

Vinicius also talked about contributing to society's advancement. "I feel like I need to do more. I admire how good-hearted athletes like Lewis Hamilton and LeBron James are, and I aspire to help others in similar ways. Since not everyone can become a player, education is crucial. Many people attempt it, but not everyone succeeds. So I strive to help people in Brazil to keep improving and evolving as a person,” he says, with the words of a veteran, despite being just 22 years old.