The Brazilian leave Real Madrid for the financial lure of the Middle East, or will he cement his legacy in Madrid?

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out" is one of the most iconic songs by the famous band Oasis, strongly associated with Manchester City. While it could be interpreted as a response to the attitude of Real Madrid and their player Vinícius Júnior following the Ballon d'Or gala, it also serves as a reminder of the importance of overcoming difficult times.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.