In a delightful twist that bridges the worlds of football and soccer, Houston Texans WR, Stefon Diggs recently displayed his inner fanboy. The source of his excitement? None other than Vinicius Jr, the electrifying Madrid forward, who just contributed to clinching the 15th UCL Win for his team.

Real Madrid has been making waves with its awe-inspiring triumph over Borussia Dortmund. The Spanish football club thrilled fans by notching a record-breaking 15 Champions League title. Wembley Stadium witnessed star-studded performances from the Madrid players during the UEFA Champions League final, reflecting the spectators’ radiance. Despite handling immense pressure from the opposing team in the first half, Vinicius Jr., Madrid’s forward, led the team to victory with a 2-0 score in the second half of the impressive playoff.

After watching the Brazilian footballer’s spectacular performance at Wembley, England, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, whom the Texans traded for this offseason in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, could not resist demonstrating his elation for the champions of the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup and Vinicius Jr.’s latest accomplishment. Taking to his official Instagram handle, the NFL four-time Pro Bowler expressed his exultation for Real Madrid’s No. 7.

Along with sharing the FIFA Club World Cup winners’ post on his Instagram account, the Houston Texans wide receiver revealed his special support for Madrid’s deserving Brazilian. The 30-year-old NFL wide receiver mentioned multiple fire emojis in his Instagram story, affectionately admiring the key player of the Brazilian national team.

Meanwhile, UEFA Super Cup winner Vinicius Jr. also displayed his wild exuberance for clinching the UCL title. Madrid’s star captioned his post, “CAMPEONESSSS!!! 💎🤍”.

The candid shot was a testament to the 23-year-old footballer’s latest achievements. In the first snap of the post, the Brazilian footballer, has tied Lionel Messi’s Champions League record, cementing his status as one of the tournament’s greatest performers, could be seen holding the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, captivating the fans. Vinicius’s vivacious smile showcased his exultation of this great achievement.

The reigning champion, Real Madrid, also attracted the NFL legend Tom Brady, who previously also could not contain his exhilarating experience over the Madrid win over Barcelona at the Laureus Gala award ceremony on April 22 where Real Madrid clinched the 3-2 win, delighting the fans. “It was very nice, surprising. I hadn’t seen a football game in a long time and it was really good. An incredible stadium and I enjoyed it a lot,” Brady stated.

With his heroic performances, Vinicius Jr. often receives applause from NFL stars and Real Madrid supporters alike. This is not the first time an NFL wide receiver has showcased his support for the La Liga title-winning player. Earlier, the three-time Spanish Super Cup winner received a big shout-out for his excellent mission from none other than his best friend and NFL Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, Justin Jamal Jefferson, who the Minnesota Vikings selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Vinicius Jr. receives the unwavering support from NFL WR

On December 9, 2023, the NFL took to its official Instagram account to share a sneak peek of the unwavering support between Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. And Jefferson, the 2020 Pro Football Focus Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The NFL captioned the post, “Justin Jefferson and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. Are best friends who support each other on and off the field. When Justin donated to the Vini Jr. Institute to support the mission of education and enrichment, Vini gifted Jettas his shoes for #MyCauseMyCleats 💜.”

Justin supported Vinicius Jr.’s institute by donating and amplifying the Brazilian’s non-profit educational institute in America. Vinicius remarked, “I am really glad that Justin is supporting my institute. It is really important to me and my family. We get really happy when we receive support from other people. With that, I can give back to other people as well, and that makes me happy.”

This narrative of mutual respect and profound friendship between Vinicius Jr. and Justin Jefferson, even beyond the fields, has won the hearts of many.