US EditionReal Madrid's Vinicius Jr Issues Racism Accusations: Mourinho Sends Strong Message
Vinícius Jr invoked UEFA's anti-racism protocol after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni allegedly directed racist insults following a Champions League goal, prompting an official investigation.
- In Lisbon's Champions League playoff, Real Madrid's 1-0 win at the Estádio da Luz highlighted allegations that Vinícius Júnior was targeted by racist insults from a Benfica player, prompting calls for UEFA action.
- Following the goal in the 50th minute, Vinícius Júnior ran toward the corner flag to celebrate facing the Benfica crowd while a Benfica winger covered his mouth with his shirt to avoid cameras.
- José Mourinho, Real Madrid coach, said he spoke to Vinícius Júnior and the Benfica coach and would not take sides, adding Vinícius should have celebrated with teammates, not the crowd.
- Vinícius Júnior requested match referees to invoke UEFA's racism protocol and left the field for several minutes while UEFA promised a thorough investigation.
- Witness accounts, including players, claimed players including Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni heard Prestianni call Vinícius a `monkey`, echoing Benfica's Eusébio legacy.
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A Real Madrid star could have left himself open to sanctions from UEFA for an action he took during Los Blancos' 1-0 win over Benfica on Tuesday. Vinicius Junior's stunning second-half goal secured Alvaro Arbeloa's side a crucial win over Benfica in Lisbon, giving the Spanish giants a one-goal advantage ahead of next week's Champions League play-off second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the match was overshadowed by allegations of racism…
On Tuesday, Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior was once again the center of a case of racist remarks. His opponent denies the accusations.
Consultant for CBS Sports, Thierry Henry strongly defended VInicius, who accuses Gianluca Prestianni of having called him a monkey on Tuesday night during the go Champions League Dam between Benfica Lisbon and Real Madrid. The former attacker also enjoyed Kylian's position...
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