{
  "id": 3002369,
  "title": "Former Real Madrid player slams Vinicius Junior – “No one wants him”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-real-madrid-player-slams-vinicius-junior-no-one-wants-him",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-real-madrid-player-slams-104500849.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Santi Canizares has made a strong statement about Vinicius Junior, declaring that \"no one wants\" the Brazilian player. During a commentary on El Partidazo de COPE, Canizares suggested that Vinicius' contract renewal was secured not because of interest from other clubs, but due to Real Madrid's inability to find a suitable alternative. While some Real Madrid supporters may take this as validation for wanting the player to leave, Canizares' comments can be challenged by reports indicating Arsenal's interest in signing Vinicius. The possibility of the England club pursuing the player remains alive, despite Vinicius extending his contract with Real Madrid.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid may have won their La Liga opener on Saturday against Espanyol, but their performance was far from convincing. It took a 90th minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi to separate the sides,...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid’s transfer window not over yet as club remain alert for late surprise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/real-madrids-transfer-window-not-over-yet-as-club-remain-alert-for",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}