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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

‘We’re with you’: Lewis Hamilton shows support for Vinicius Jr after alleged racist abuse

Hamilton, F1’s first black driver, also voiced his support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius after an incident in 2023

The Independent UK

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.

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UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match

Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.

Euronews

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

FourFourTwo

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

Has a footballer ever been sent off but still named player of the match?

Plus: high-scoring symmetrical scorelines, Scottish two-club title winners and an almost-one-club manager

The Guardian - 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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Qarabag vs. Newcastle: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Magpies make the long trip to Azerbaijan on Wednesday evening.

Sports Illustrated

Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Arctic Circle has all the ingredients to spring a major Champions League surprise.

Sports Illustrated

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

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Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The hosts beat Leverkusen 2–0 on the penultimate league phase matchday.

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

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s €100 Million Liverpool Hijack; Real Madrid Plot Doue Bid

Alexis Mac Allister, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde all feature in the gossip.

Evening Standard

PSG dealt major Ousmane Dembele injury blow as Luis Enrique issues latest

Ballon d’Or winner could be sidelined once more in an injury-hit campaign

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

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.

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