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Vinícius Júnior's Challenge: Racial Allegations in High-Stakes Champions League Clash
- On Wednesday, UEFA's appeal body dismissed Benfica's last-minute challenge and confirmed Gianluca Prestianni's one-match suspension, though he traveled with Benfica to Madrid before the Champions League second leg.
- Earlier this month, images from the first leg showed a Benfica player covering his mouth while addressing Vinícius Júnior, prompting complaints that included Kylian Mbappé hearing a racial slur five times; the match was halted for nearly 10 minutes and the anti-racism protocol was activated.
- Benfica publicly defended the player, saying it supports his account and welcomed UEFA's investigation, fully supporting and believing the version presented by Prestianni, whose conduct has always been guided by respect.
- Benfica coach José Mourinho weighed in, backing Prestianni and criticizing Vinícius' celebration, while match officials activated the anti-racism protocol during the first leg, and Mourinho is suspended for the second leg.
- The disciplinary process remains unresolved with no final sentence yet, as Benfica continues to await appeal resolution while defending Prestianni and trusting a quick UEFA disciplinary process outcome.
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Real Madrid fans deployed a banner against racism Wednesday night at the Champions League meeting against Benfica.
·Paris, France
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Real Madrid wins against Benfica Lisbon and is in the eighth final of the Champions League. The focus is again Vinícius Junior. Paris and Galatasaray are also in the eighth final.
Vinícius Júnior secures Real the eighth final in the Champions League. His opponent Prestianni was not allowed to play. Galatasaray only wakes up in the extension.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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The footballer from Benfica will not be able to play against Real Madrid tonight, suspended preventively for his alleged racist insults to Vinícius
·Barcelona, Spain
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
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