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Benfica accuse Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr of ‘defamation campaign’ following racism allegation

Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racism by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, while Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments have been described as ‘gaslighting’

The Independent UK

Kick It Out accuses Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ over Vinicius abuse remarks

Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.

The Independent UK

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

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UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations

Real Madrid star has reported alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Evening Standard

What Next for Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid After Shameful Night in Lisbon

Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica on Tuesday was decided by Vinicius Jr’s goal and defined by the alleged abuse he received.

Sports Illustrated

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior

The Independent UK

Clause emerges that could see Jose Mourinho manage Vinicius Jr: report

Jose Mourinho is currently managing Benfica, but has a clause in his deal that could become significant

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Jose Mourinho slammed for 'arguing about racism' comments after Vinicius Jr celebration row

Real Madrid's Champions League play-off win against Benfica was overshadowed by an allegation of racism

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Benfica slammed over social media post dismissing Real Madrid players’ account of Vinicius Jr racism incident

Vinicius had an altercation with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in which the Brazilian alleged he had been racially abused

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe says he heard Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abuse Vinicius Jr in Champions League play-off

The match between Benfica and Real Madrid was halted for 11 minutes after Vinicius Jr accused Gianluca Prestianni of racism

The Independent UK

Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at Benfica

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.

The Independent UK

Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response – on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said

COMMENT: The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times

The Independent UK

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/18

Four more playoff games on Wednesday conclude the first legs.

Sports Illustrated

Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Diego Simeone’s inconsistent Atléti have a tough knockout playoff to navigate.

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Alexander-Arnold, Mbappe Rally Around Vinicius Jr—Uniting Real Madrid in Face of Adversity

Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team

The Guardian - UK

Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior declared that ‘racists are above all cowards’ after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

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Evening Standard

Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star issues statement in response to alleged racist abuse

10-minute delay overshadowed Champions League clash

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Abuse As Real Madrid Match Temporarily Suspended, UEFA Protocol Triggered

The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.

Evening Standard

'I can relate': Thierry Henry reacts to alleged Vinicius Junior racist abuse during Real Madrid win

Real Madrid star was subject of alleged abuse during chaotic Champions League clash

The Independent UK

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

The Guardian - UK

Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

Evening Standard

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior the matchwinner in fiery Champions League encounter

10-minute delay occurred for an investigation into racist abuse on Real Madrid star

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