Source: USA
TODAY Sports/Alonzo Adams
[Saba
Sports News] During the offseason, Vinicius Junior, the current Real Madrid
star in La Liga, shared updates on his social media platforms. He revealed that
he traveled to the United States to watch a basketball game featuring the Boston
Celtics, an NBA team. To his delight, Vinicius also had the opportunity to meet
and take photos with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who presented him with a
signed jersey as a gift. In addition to being a professional football player,
Vinicius is an avid NBA fan and holds a strong allegiance to the Celtics. This
is not his first visit to the United States to watch a Celtics game, as he had
previously attended the NBA Finals in June, creating quite a buzz in the media.
Vinicius officially joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 and played a
significant role in helping the club secure the UEFA Champions League title
during the 2021-22 season.