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Who Is Gianluca Prestianni? The Benfica Player Accused of Racially Abusing Vinicius Jr

Controversy marred Real Madrid’s Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused José Mourinho of gaslighting for his response to Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racist abuse

The Guardian - UK

Mark Clattenburg admits he ‘got it wrong’ over reaction to Vinicius Jr racism allegations

The former Premier League referee faced backlash over his remarks on the situation

The Independent UK

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Champions League: Mbappé leads backing for race row Madrid teammate Vinicius

Real Madrid's France internationals Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni on Wednesday led the support for their Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian became embroiled in a race row with Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League clash against Benfica.

Radio France Internationale

Vinícius, Mourinho and treating racism as reputational risk rather than a lived reality

The Brazilian has seen this before, football has seen this before, and yet why does it feel like nothing ever changes?

The Guardian - UK

‘Shocked’—FIFA President Responds to Alleged Racist Abuse Aimed at Vinicius Junior

UEFA already opened up an official review into the incident that occurred in Lisbon on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Jose Mourinho accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Kick It Out over Vinicius allegations

The 25-year-old left the field during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off in Lisbon.

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The Galatasaray Expendables lay waste Juve on night to forget for Cabal

In today’s Football Daily: Turkish delight for all apart from the Bianconeri

The Guardian - UK

Benfica accuse Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr of ‘defamation campaign’ following racism allegation

Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racism by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, while Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments have been described as ‘gaslighting’

The Independent UK

Kick It Out accuses Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ over Vinicius abuse remarks

Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.

The Independent UK

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

The Independent UK

UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations

Real Madrid star has reported alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Evening Standard

‘We’re with you’: Lewis Hamilton shows support for Vinicius Jr after alleged racist abuse

Hamilton, F1’s first black driver, also voiced his support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius after an incident in 2023

The Independent UK

What Next for Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid After Shameful Night in Lisbon

Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica on Tuesday was decided by Vinicius Jr’s goal and defined by the alleged abuse he received.

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UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match

Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.

The Independent UK

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior

FourFourTwo

Clause emerges that could see Jose Mourinho manage Vinicius Jr: report

Jose Mourinho is currently managing Benfica, but has a clause in his deal that could become significant

FourFourTwo

Jose Mourinho slammed for 'arguing about racism' comments after Vinicius Jr celebration row

Real Madrid's Champions League play-off win against Benfica was overshadowed by an allegation of racism

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The Independent UK

Benfica slammed over social media post dismissing Real Madrid players’ account of Vinicius Jr racism incident

Vinicius had an altercation with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in which the Brazilian alleged he had been racially abused

The Independent UK

Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at Benfica

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.

The Independent UK

Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response – on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said

COMMENT: The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times

Sports Illustrated

Alexander-Arnold, Mbappe Rally Around Vinicius Jr—Uniting Real Madrid in Face of Adversity

Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team

The Guardian - UK

Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior declared that ‘racists are above all cowards’ after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Abuse As Real Madrid Match Temporarily Suspended, UEFA Protocol Triggered

The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.

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