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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni given six-game ban for conduct towards Vinicius Jr

The Brazil winger alleged he was racially abused during the Champions League last 32 match in Lisbon on February 17.

The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni banned by Uefa after Vinicius Jr clash

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The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni receives ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ following Vinicius Jr incident

Prestianni has already served a one-match ban, while a further three games of his punishment have been suspended for two years

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Vinicius Jr hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Barcelona star Yamal spoke out against the "intolerable" Islamophobic chanting heard during his side’s friendly with Egypt

The Independent UK

‘It Hurt’—Gianluca Prestianni Breaks Long Silence on Vinicius Jr Racism Accusation

Prestianni finally revealed precisely what he said to Vinicius Jr and how he has dealt with the fierce fallout.

Sports Illustrated

Benfica fined after Real Madrid racial abuse incident amid investigation into Vinicius Jr allegation

Benfica have been hit with a fine due to racist abuse by fans during the first leg of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid

The Independent UK

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: ‘Mourinho has black players at Benfica. How the hell must they feel?’

The former striker recounts experiences of racism at Atlético Madrid but tells Sam Cunningham he ‘didn’t have it as bad’ as Vinícius Júnior

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‘The victim should always be the priority’: how football is failing its anti-racism pledges

As the sport’s governing bodies and social media companies fail in their aim to safeguard, players are forced to fill the leadership vacuum

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m Not Ignorant’—Jose Mourinho Takes New Stance on Vinicius Jr Racism Row

Mourinho was widely pilloried for his comments in the immediate aftermath of Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Football's lawmaking body IFAB has discussed the plans in an effort to help eradicate racist abuse

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Mourinho vows tough action against Benfica star if racism allegation is confirmed

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The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho says ‘it’s over’ at Benfica for Gianluca Prestianni if racist allegations are proven

‘If my player did not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica’s as well, then that player’s career with me and Benfica will come to an end,’ says the Portuguese manager

The Independent UK

Football lawmakers plan crackdown on player protests and covering mouth on field

Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches.

Radio France Internationale

VAR given more power by football lawmakers as key changes made ahead of World Cup

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a number of tweaks to the lawbook

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Fifa could introduce ‘Vinicius Law’ to punish players who cover their mouth

Gianluca Prestianni is under investigation for alleged racial abuse towards the Real Madrid winger

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Benfica deny claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Portuguese media reports suggested the Argentinian winger admitted guilt to his squad but the club firmly stated this was untrue

The Independent UK

Real Madrid launch investigation after fan filmed appearing to perform Nazi salute before Benfica match

A fan was ejected from the stadium after being filmed appearing to do a Nazi salute

Sports Illustrated

‘Surreal’—Where Jose Mourinho Watched Real Madrid vs. Benfica While Serving Ban

The former Real Madrid manager was not allowed on the bench on his return to the Bernabéu.

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Real Madrid star says Benfica win was a ‘victory for everyone who stands against racism’

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Real Madrid’s win a ‘victory for everyone who stands against racism’, says Aurelien Tchouameni

Vinicius scored the goal to seal Real Madrid’s place in the last-16, a week after he reported racist abuse

The Independent UK

Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game.

Sports Illustrated

Why Is Jose Mourinho Not on the Touchline for Benfica vs. Real Madrid?

José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss.

FourFourTwo

Champions League decision made as Vinicius Jr's alleged abuser receives Real Madrid ban verdict

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received UEFA's verdict for tonight's Champions League fixture against Real Madrid

Evening Standard

Benfica lose appeal against Gianluca Prestianni's UEFA ban amid alleged racist abuse of Vinicus Junior

Winger will not feature as investigations continue

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row

Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

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