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Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Football's lawmaking body IFAB has discussed the plans in an effort to help eradicate racist abuse

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Jose Mourinho says ‘it’s over’ at Benfica for Gianluca Prestianni if racist allegations are proven

‘If my player did not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica’s as well, then that player’s career with me and Benfica will come to an end,’ says the Portuguese manager

The Independent UK

Benfica deny claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Portuguese media reports suggested the Argentinian winger admitted guilt to his squad but the club firmly stated this was untrue

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Champions League review: Italian struggles, Mourinho’s bus exile and a jubilant journeyman

The knockout playoffs are complete after a whirlwind round of action. Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale continues while the holders struggled again

The Guardian - US

Real Madrid issue statement after fan thrown out for appearing to do Nazi salute

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid launch investigation after fan filmed appearing to perform Nazi salute before Benfica match

A fan was ejected from the stadium after being filmed appearing to do a Nazi salute

The Independent UK

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois reacts after Vinicius Jr celebrates knocking out Benfica

Los Blancos advance but Kylian Mbappe could face an extended period out

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Vinicius Jr lands knockout blow on Benfica after alleged racism incident

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg.): Vinicius Jr on target as subpar Los Blancos reach last 16

Brazilian forward back amongst the goals after week of controversy

Evening Standard

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

The Independent UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

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The Champions League badly needed Bodo/Glimt’s shock success – but it highlights a big problem

The Norwegian minnows from the Arctic Circle stunned Inter Milan to reach the Champions League last 16, but footballing authorities must now heed a warning

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Is Real Madrid v Benfica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the knockout play-off second leg

Evening Standard

How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Los Blancos dealing with growing injury headache as they eye last-16 berth

The Independent UK

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni trains at Bernabeu despite Champions League suspension

Prestianni denied using racist language towards Vinicius Jr but has been provisionally suspended by Uefa while an investigation is held

The Independent UK

Real Madrid boss urges Uefa to seize opportunity to ‘fight against racism’ in Vinicius Jr case

Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during last week’s match

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The Independent UK

Why Jose Mourinho will not speak before Benfica play Real Madrid in Champions League

Mourinho was criticised for his post-match comments after Vinicius Jr said he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who is suspended from the second leg

The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.

The Guardian - UK

Benfica’s Prestianni suspended by Uefa after Vinícius Júnior incident

Uefa has suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid after the incident with Vinícius Júnior

Sports Illustrated

‘Nothing Changes’—Chelsea, Burnley Stars Racially Abused on Social Media

Both Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri shared disgusting messages they had received online.

The Independent UK

Kompany attacks Mourinho over Vinicius Jr incident: ‘Do you know what Black players had to go through?’

The Bayern Munich manager had strong words for his Benfica counterpart after Mourinho blamed Vinicius for what unfolded during the Champions League game

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea’s Rosenior calls for life bans from football for those found guilty of racism

The head coach, reacting to Vinícius Júnior’s racism claims against Gianluca Prestianni, said: ‘Any racism in society, let alone football, is unacceptable’

The Independent UK

Liam Rosenior: Anyone found guilty of racism ‘shouldn’t be in the game’ after Vinicius Jr incident

Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Tuesday’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg

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