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Real Madrid superstar forward, Vinicius Jr has sensationally revealed that he has ancestral roots in Cameroon.

A DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Fonte Nova revealed that the player’s ancestry is rooted in the Tikar tribe of Cameroon.

A certificate recognizing Vinicius Jr’s Cameroonian heritage was issued, along with a video highlighting the legacy of his Tikar forebears, a prominent tribe in Cameroon.

The initiative is part of the CBF’s ‘Roots of Gold’ campaign, which honours the history and pride of the Afro-Brazilian community, with a special focus on football.

Speaking about his roots, Vinicius said,

“Discovering that my roots are in Cameroon is a very special moment for me and my family.

“It reminds me that, despite the challenges, our origins and our history count for a lot.”

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after his team crashed out of King’s Cup in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.

The Portugal captain missed a late penalty as his team were eliminated by Al-Taawoun from the King’s Cup.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star had the chance to level the scores from the penalty spot in second-half stoppage time.

But the 39-years-old blazed his effort over the bar.

The match ended 1-0 at Al-Awwal Park in favour of Al-Taawoun.

Waleed Al-Ahmed scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute.

Reacting after the game, Ronaldo took to his X account and wrote:

“Every challenge is an opportunity to grow.”

Ronaldo, meanwhile, is yet to win a major trophy since joining the Saudi Arabian club almost two years ago as a free agent after leaving Man United.