US EditionReal Madrid's Courtois Disappointed with Mourinho's Criticism of Vinícius over Racism Claim
Courtois called on UEFA to act against racism and homophobia, condemning Mourinho's excuse linking Vinícius's celebration to alleged abuse in Champions League clash.
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticised Benfica coach José Mourinho for using Vinícius Júnior's celebration to justify alleged racist abuse ahead of Wednesday's Champions League second leg.
- Following last week's first leg, Mourinho, suspended for the second leg after a red card, suggested Vinícius' celebration sparked the confrontation.
- At the pre-match conference, Courtois said `To me that seems just as serious`, and called for UEFA and authorities to take firm action against racism and homophobia.
- UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni for one game while investigating, and its disciplinary rules include a 10-game guideline for discriminatory behaviour.
- The dispute highlights ongoing debates over racism and homophobia, with evidence indicating Prestianni told UEFA investigators he used an anti-gay slur, and Rui Costa stating the club stands with Vinícius.
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Los Angeles TimesBy TALES AZZONI MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed disappointment with Jose Mourinho's criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior, who accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racism. Courtois spoke Tuesday, a day before Madrid hosts Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League playoff. Madrid's 1-0 victory in Lisbon last week was overshadowed by Vinícius's claim that Prestianni called him a "monkey" after the Braz…
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Jose Mourinho's comments after Vinicius Junior was allegedly racially abused during Real Madrid's clash with Benfica in the Champions League last week have been condemned by Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid’s Courtois disappointed with Mourinho’s criticism of Vinícius over racism claim
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho's criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior for accusing Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of racism last week.
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Real Madrid's Courtois disappointed with Mourinho's criticism of Vinícius over racism claim
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho's criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior for accusing Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of racism last week.
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