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The Latest Breaking News from Benfica

The Alvaro Arbeloa Effect? Vinicius Jr’s Revival Fuels Real Madrid’s Title Ambitions

The Brazilian is back to his best form after a trying start to 2025–26.

Sports Illustrated

‘Unacceptable’—Kompany Slams Mourinho for Vinicius Jr Remarks

The Portuguese’s stance left many shocked after Vinicius Jr alleged he’d been the victim of racist abuse.

Sports Illustrated

Football news: Ratcliffe escapes FA charges; Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’, says Kompany

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not be charged by the Football Association over his claim the United Kingdom has been ‘colonised by immigrants’

The Guardian - UK

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Real Madrid XI vs. Osasuna: One Eye on Benfica Second Leg—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Álvaro Arbeloa’s getting a fine tune out of La Liga’s new leaders.

Sports Illustrated

Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

The Independent UK

Brazil release statement amid investigation into Vinicius Jr racism allegations

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The Independent UK

Brazil demands Fifa and Uefa issue ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Jr racism case

Uefa is conducting an investigation after Vinicius Jr alleged that he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica

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Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner As Knockouts Begin

The Champions League knockout phase is now in full swing.

Sports Illustrated

The Emotional Hidden Detail Behind Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Boots

The Real Madrid defender wore special boots for the trip to Benfica on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Jr Racial Allegation Addressed By Portuguese Government

The investigation into Real Madrid’s controversial clash with Benfica has ratcheted up a notch.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid provide 'all available evidence' to UEFA in Vinicius Jr racism case

Spanish club thanks global football community for “unanimous support and affection”

Evening Standard

Real Madrid give update on Vinicius Jr racism case

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid’s Potential Champions League Last 16 Opponents

The 15-time European champions have their sights set on the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

Will Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni be charged for alleged Vinicius Jr racist abuse?

After the alleged racist abuse of the Brazilian on Tuesday, previous cases shine a light on the next steps

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Who Is Gianluca Prestianni? The Benfica Player Accused of Racially Abusing Vinicius Jr

Controversy marred Real Madrid’s Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused José Mourinho of gaslighting for his response to Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racist abuse

The Guardian - UK

Vinícius, Mourinho and treating racism as reputational risk rather than a lived reality

The Brazilian has seen this before, football has seen this before, and yet why does it feel like nothing ever changes?

Sports Illustrated

‘Shocked’—FIFA President Responds to Alleged Racist Abuse Aimed at Vinicius Junior

UEFA already opened up an official review into the incident that occurred in Lisbon on Tuesday night.

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The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Kick It Out over Vinicius allegations

The 25-year-old left the field during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off in Lisbon.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Closes on Brazil Legend’s Record, Pulls Ahead of Kaka

The No. 7 has now scored 31 goals in his favorite competition.

The Independent UK

Qarabag vs Newcastle prediction: Champions League betting tips, odds & line-ups

Follow our football betting tips as Newcastle travel to Qarabag for the first leg of the Champions League play-off match

Euronews

Racism is not rivalry. It is a crime

There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations

Real Madrid star has reported alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

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