US EditionUEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA has appointed an ethics inspector to probe allegations of racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was allegedly racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match, leading to an 11-minute suspension of play under anti-racism protocols.
- Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappe, accused Prestianni of repeated racist slurs, and Mbappe called for Prestianni to be banned from the Champions League.
- Both Prestianni and Benfica's Jose Mourinho denied the allegations of racism.
- UEFA is investigating the incident, and Vinicius Junior emphasized that racist abuse is a recurring problem he continues to fight against.
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UEFA releases statement amid racial abuse allegations involving Vinícius, Prestianni
UEFA has issued an official statement today in response to the racial abuse incident involving Real Madrid’s Vinícius Junior and Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. The European football governing body announced it is launching a formal investigation into claims that Vinicius was racially abused during the Champions League playoff Round of 16 playoffs first leg tie against Benfica. In their statement, UEFA said they have brought in an “Ethics and Dis…
Benfica legend Luisao has hit out at Gianluca Prestianni, accusing him of lying over what he allegedly said to Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's win in Portugal on Tuesday night. The Champions League match was abandoned after the Brazilian reported racist abuse to referee Francois Letexier. However, Benfica and coach Jose Mourinho have come to Prestianni's defence, accusing Vinicius of inciting the racist abuse. The Argentine midfielder has c…
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