MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on prior to the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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Vinícius Jr. exclusive: Jay-Z and Tom Brady are inspirations

Vinícius Jr. says that he loves learning about the stories from other successful people, as it makes him a better player. Speaking exclusively to CNN, the 24-year-old spoke about how his connections with Jay-Z and NFL "GOAT" Tom Brady had given him insight into how they had excelled in their careers and advice about how he could do the same.

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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on prior to the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 12: Vinícius Júnior #7 of Brazil reacts after taking a shot against the United States during the Continental Clasico 2024 game at Camping World Stadium on June 12, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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