Brazilian football star Vinícius Júnior has been photographed with his girlfriend, Virginia Fonseca, on a beach in Rio de Janeiro. The appearance comes shortly after the Real Madrid forward underwent a cosmetic procedure to enhance his chin.
The Real Madrid player was seen at Reserva Beach with Fonseca, who he had previously dated. Images captured the couple sharing an intimate moment, with Fonseca leaning in to kiss the footballer. At one point, she acknowledged the presence of photographers, smiling towards the camera. The pair appeared relaxed as they enjoyed the sunshine.
The photos emerged just days after reports detailed Vinícius's surgery. According to Brazilian outlet TMC, the 26-year-old traveled to a dermatologist in Goiania for the procedure soon after Brazil's elimination from the World Cup. The surgery reportedly used fillers to sculpt the facial contour, specifically targeting the chin area which had drawn mocking comments during the tournament.
Social media users reacted to images of Vinícius's altered appearance, with many expressing surprise at the transformation. His girlfriend, Virginia, had shared a photo of them together on Monday, indicating they had reconciled after a prior breakup before the World Cup. A friend also posted footage showing his new profile.
Vinícius and the Brazilian national team exited the World Cup in the Round of 16, losing to Norway. Despite the team's early departure, Vinícius scored four goals during the tournament. He is expected to return to Madrid for preseason training ahead of the upcoming season.