Named in the Brazil squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup, wonderkid Vinicius Junior is set to become the most expensive footballer ever to play in a competitive tournament in India. The 16-year-old’s phenomenal abilities will be on display in the first FIFA tournament in the country. READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: India’s Mission XI Million legacy project just a hogwashSpeaking about the Brazilian playing in India, tournament director Javier Ceppi said, “The FIFA U-17 World Cup has always been a tournament to watch for the future stars and Vinicius Junior comes with already a fair bit of reputation around him. “There will be plenty of future stars coming this October to India and Vinicius Jr. will be one of them. Brazil have been placed in Group D in the tournament and will be playing two group stage games in Kochi and in Goa.

Source: Hindustan Times September 09, 2017 10:18 UTC