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On the whole, Brazil disappointed during the 2026 World Cup. That wasn't the case for star man Vinicius Jr., however, who reasserted his status as one of world soccer's most dangerous attackers with a flurry of goals.
The 26-year-old winger is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable footballers in the world, garnering attention for his fast feet, fiery strikes and tactical nous.
So, when images emerged showing Vini Jr. flaunting a different look, intrigue took hold of Brazil and Real Madrid's fanbases.
With that, here's what we know about Vini Jr.'s alleged chin surgery, an operation that had social media abuzz.
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Vinicius Jr. chin before and after
Vini Jr. sported a new look following his operation, flaunting a chin that looked markedly different to the one he previously possessed.
Here's a look at Vini Jr.'s chin pre-surgery:
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And here's how Vini Jr.'s chin looks now.
As one of world soccer's biggest superstars, it didn't take long for fans to notice that something was different about Vini Jr.'s face.
It's unclear quite what prompted Vini Jr.'s change. Nevertheless, pictures of Vini Jr.'s latest look garnered plenty of discussion on social media.
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Vinicius Jr. chin surgery
Fresh off of a four-goal display in this year's World Cup, Vini Jr. returned to Brazil following Selecao's elimination at the hand of Norway. Citing Brazilian source TMC, the California Post reported that the Real Madrid standout underwent a chin harmonization procedure at a clinic in Goiania.
The operation reportedly involves using "filled to sculpt the facial contour." Vini Jr. opted to add more definition to his chin.
Vini Jr. was seen sporting the new look in several photos, including one with ex-girlfriend, Virginia Fonseca. When he takes to the Bernabeu later this summer, he'll do so looking markedly different to how he did a few months ago. As long as he continues to produce for Real Madrid, it's unlikely that Madridistas will care.
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