Vinicius was seen courtside at the NBA’s Christmas Day game, securing a front-row seat at Madison Square Garden.

The highlight of the day came after the game when the Brazilian winger met Rihanna, a global icon and one of the wealthiest musicians in the world.

Rihanna and Vini Jr. pose for a snap in New York

Rihanna, who has recently been focusing on her business and motherhood, looked cheerful as she posed for a photo with the Brazilian footballer. Their joyful snapshot sent fans into a frenzy.

Despite the holiday season, the break has been anything but relaxing for the Real Madrid star. Along with his meeting with Rihanna, Vinicius took photos with NBA legends like Carmelo Anthony and rising star Victor Wembanyama, among others.

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On the field, he has been in outstanding form for Los Blancos, contributing 8 goals and 5 assists in just 14 La Liga matches.

As the title race heats up in Spain, Vinicius will be back in action for Real Madrid on January 3, when they take on Valencia.