US EditionReal Say They Have Provided Evidence to UEFA to Help It Investigate Vinicius Racism Allegation
Real Madrid provided UEFA with all evidence regarding the alleged racial insult against Vinicius Junior during the Champions League match, prompting an official investigation.
- On Thursday, Real Madrid C.F. told UEFA it had submitted `all available evidence` about an alleged racist insult toward Vinicius Junior during the Champions League first leg on February 17 against SL Benfica.
- After Vinicius' goal, the referee halted play for nearly 10 minutes under UEFA's anti-racism protocol after exchanges with Gianluca Prestianni, the Benfica winger, and objects were thrown from the stands.
- Prestianni covered his mouth with his shirt while denying racially abusing Vinicius, and Benfica called it a `defamation campaign` with no conclusive audiovisual proof so far.
- On Wednesday UEFA named a special investigator to review the case, examining the referee's report, match documentation, witness statements, and audiovisual evidence, with potential penalties including suspensions of at least 10 matches if discriminatory conduct is confirmed.
- Real Madrid said it appreciates the support Vinicius received and that the investigation faces a tight schedule with the second leg on Feb. 25 at Santiago Bernabéu.
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has written to European football's governing body UEFA and international football's governing body FIFA demanding harsh punishments for alleged racist remarks against Vinicius Junior, the German news agency dpa reports.
'They need an in-depth investigation and exemplary punishment' (ANSA)
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid sent UEFA “all available evidence” about the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League vs. Benfica party.
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Independent EspañolMADRID (AP) — Real Madrid sent UEFA “all available evidence” about the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League vs. Benfica party.
By TALES AZZONI MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” regarding the alleged racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during the Champions League match against Benfica. “Our club has actively cooperated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable incidents of racism that occurred during the match,” the club said Thursday, without providing further details about the evidence. UEFA appointed a special…
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