Karim Benzema’s Bold ‘No.1 Little Brother’ Shoutout to Vinícius Jr.: Is This a Sly Dig at Kylian Mbappé or a Heartfelt Nod That’s About to Ignite a Real Madrid Firestorm?”
Karim Benzema’s latest social media move has set the football world ablaze. After Vinícius Jr.’s stunning 99th-minute winner in Brazil’s 2-1 triumph over Colombia on March 21, 2025, the Real Madrid star posted celebratory snaps on Instagram—only for ex-teammate Benzema to drop a bombshell comment: “No.1 little brother.” The cryptic praise, coming from the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner now at Al-Ittihad, has fans buzzing. Is this a subtle jab at Kylian Mbappé, Benzema’s compatriot and Vinícius’ rival at Madrid, or just a sentimental flex of their unbreakable bond?
Vinícius was Brazil’s hero in the crunch World Cup qualifier, sparking the penalty Raphinha scored for 1-0, then sealing victory with a breathtaking strike—lifting Brazil to second with 21 points, while Colombia languished in sixth. His flair shone despite a tense clash with teammates and a near-suspension for time-wasting. “I deserved this goal for all the work we’ve done,” he said, sidestepping drama. But Benzema’s comment stole the spotlight, reigniting memories of their lethal Madrid partnership and stirring fresh intrigue.
The “No.1” tag raises eyebrows. Benzema, a Frenchman like Mbappé, could’ve nodded to his countryman, who joined Real Madrid in 2024 amid hype as the club’s new talisman. Yet, he crowned Vinícius instead—days after pundits like Pedja Mijatovic hinted at tension between Vinícius and Mbappé over pecking order. Social media erupted: “Benzema’s picking sides!” one X user posted, while another quipped, “Mbappé’s fuming right now.” The timing—post a career-defining Vinícius moment—feels too pointed to be coincidence.
Their history adds spice. Benzema mentored Vinícius from 2018 to 2023, molding him into a superstar before departing. His “little brother” label is a throwback to that era, but “No.1” suggests Vinícius has claimed the throne Benzema once held—a throne Mbappé’s chasing. Fans on X speculate wildly: some see it as Benzema snubbing Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or bid, others as a tease of a Madrid return in some capacity, given his March 2025 hint at rejoining Pérez’s vision.
As of April 9, 2025, this saga’s just kicking off. Vinícius, riding high, faces Argentina next, while Mbappé watches from Madrid’s sidelines. Benzema’s words—innocent or incendiary—have lit a fuse. Will this spark rivalry or unity at the Bernabeu? One thing’s certain: the football world’s hooked on what’s next.
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