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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 · Feb 18

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 · Feb 18

How can Arsenal win the title tonight? Premier League permutations as Man City face Bournemouth

Arsenal are bidding to end their 22-year wait for the Premier League and the title is in their hands

The Independent UK · Feb 18

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 · Feb 18

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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

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

Evening Standard · Feb 17

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

The Independent UK · Feb 17

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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17

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

The Independent UK · Feb 17