US EditionJose Mourinho Slammed for Comments on Alleged Racial Attack Towards Vini Jr
Jose Mourinho told Vinicius Junior to celebrate goals calmly after a racism complaint disrupted Real Madrid's match, which included a nine-minute stoppage and a yellow card for Vinicius.
- On Wednesday, Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid coach, told Vinicius Junior, a Real Madrid player, to celebrate and walk back after he lodged a racist abuse complaint, following the incident during the match.
- During a nine-minute pause, Vinicius Junior sprinted to referee Francois Letexier to report alleged remarks from behind a shirt, according to Spanish reports.
- Mourinho, defending his club, argued `we should never, ever in any circumstances justify racist abuse` after Seedorf said, `I think he made a big mistake today by justifying racist abuse.`
- The dismissal left Jose Mourinho, Benfica manager, watching from the stands after receiving a red card for protesting, while social media critics condemned his response as a missed opportunity to denounce abuse.
- With millions watching, the episode at Estadio da Luz prompted debate about linking player reactions to abusive responses, as Vinicius Jr. calmly reported alleged racist remarks to officials.
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Jose Mourinho accused of 'gaslighting' as Kick it Out release statement after Vinicius Jr racism row
Anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out has levelled accusations of gaslighting against Jose Mourinho following his remarks about Vinicius Junior's claims of racial abuse during Tuesday's Champions League play-off clash.The Real Madrid forward, aged 25, walked off the pitch in Lisbon after reporting alleged racist comments from a Benfica player to match officials. Real Madrid subsequently identified the accused individual as winger Gianluca…
Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response — on Vinicius Jr, one thing needs to be said
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
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho responds to alleged racism incident involving Vinicius Junior after goal celebration in Real Madrid win
Jose Mourinho criticized Vinicius Junior's goal celebration, accusing the winger of inciting chaos during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off between Benfica and Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho’s cowardly response to Vinicius Jr racial abuse allegations a stain on legendary career
When Jose Mourinho speaks, football listens. With that in mind, his meek excuses for the alleged actions of Gianluca Prestianni towards Vinicius Jr. today were an embarrassing and unfortunate cop out.
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