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Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. limped off the pitch during the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Paraguay on Tuesday, June 10.
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Naharnet on MSN'Dream come true': Alexander-Arnold says during Real Madrid introductionTrent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse and under his idol Xavi Alonso.
The winger became the first British professional player to move to the Bernabeu after Los Blancos agreed a £950,000 deal with West Brom in 1979. The Londoner helped the side to a league and cup double in his first season but that proved the peak as injuries blighted the remainder of his time at the club.
But it was Laurie Cunningham who became the first Englishman to play professionally for Real Madrid after he signed for the Spanish club from West Brom in 1979. Also the first Black man to play a competitive game for England, Cunningham won a league and cup double at Real before an injury hampered his stint there.