Vinicius Jr. had a rough stretch with the Brazil national team, and he said so publicly. The Real Madrid forward apologized to Brazilian fans around September 2024 after a difficult run in World Cup qualifying, including a loss to Paraguay that left the fanbase frustrated and the federation looking for answers.

Vinicius Jr. has been in exceptional form at the 2026 World Cup, earning multiple Man of the Match awards and scoring four goals. The individual numbers are there. The personal brand is soaring.

Unauthorized meme coins carrying Vinicius Jr.’s name and likeness have begun circulating. None of them are official. None of them carry any endorsement from the player, his representatives, or Real Madrid. Crypto…