Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior celebrates 25th birthday in style amidst contract issues

At the exclusive Lajedo venue, in Rio's Vargem Pequena neighbourhood, Vinicius Junior gathered family, friends, and select guests from the world of football and entertainment, transforming the space into a themed park dubbed "Parque Baila Vini World".

A giant illuminated sign at the entrance was all curious passersby could see – the rest was strictly invitation-only.

Inside, it was all about Vinicius. Personalised cups, t-shirts with the "Baila Vini Jr" slogan, neon signs featuring his silhouette, adrenaline-pumping attractions like a rotating "grasshopper" ride, a giant swing, and the ever-popular "Samba."

The celebration was a fusion of carnival, music festival, and nightclub – all tailored to the football star, as reported by Sportal.

Real Madrid teammates Eduardo Camavinga and Reinier Jesus were in attendance, but the star guest was American rapper Travis Scott, who not only attended the party but also delivered a performance that brought the house down.

Rio danced to hits like "Highest in the Room," "FE!N," and "Butterfly Effect," while a giant bust of Vinicius's head, inspired by Travis's famous "Astroworld," dominated the stage.

Amidst the birthday revelry, Vinicius had another symbolic moment – the unveiling of his life-size wax figure at the Sambadrome in Rio, which will soon be transferred to Madame Tussauds in New York.

This two-day celebration was the culmination of his summer break in his homeland before returning to Madrid. Real Madrid expects him back at training on August 4th, ahead of a season full of new challenges – and judging by the pace of his birthday bash, Vinicius is already warmed up.