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Real begin probe after fan appeared to do Nazi salute
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid CF opened disciplinary proceedings after a fan was filmed allegedly making a Nazi salute before the Champions League tie with Benfica and urgently requested its Disciplinary Committee to initiate immediate expulsion proceedings.
- Following first-leg allegations that Gianluca Prestianni racially abused Vinicius Jr, UEFA suspended Prestianni, forcing him to sit the return leg in Madrid.
- After appearing on camera, the supporter was escorted out as club security identified and expelled him from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium before kick-off; Real Madrid condemned gestures inciting violence and hatred.
- The victory on Wednesday secured Real Madrid's passage to the Champions League Round of 16, where they will face Sporting Lisboa or Manchester City pending Friday's draw.
- Social media circulated images allegedly showing Nazi salutes despite a 'no al racismo' banner, while The Athletic noted Spanish law punishes salutes only if part of a hate crime.
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Real Madrid football club has launched an investigation after a fan allegedly made a Nazi salute during the second leg of their Champions League play-off against Benfica.
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A fan from the Real Madrid entertainment stands, the 'Grada Fans', was kicked out of this Wednesday's match against Benfica, corresponding to the return of...
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left
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C 28%
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