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Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

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How the Champions League round of 16 draw looks like shaping up after play-off first legs

Newcastle United and Galatasaray both have one foot in the round of 16 already, while Manchester City will face a very interesting draw no matter what happens

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Kompany attacks Mourinho over Vinicius Jr incident: ‘Do you know what Black players had to go through?’

The Bayern Munich manager had strong words for his Benfica counterpart after Mourinho blamed Vinicius for what unfolded during the Champions League game

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Brazil demands Fifa and Uefa issue ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Jr racism case

Uefa is conducting an investigation after Vinicius Jr alleged that he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica

The Independent UK

Liam Rosenior: Anyone found guilty of racism ‘shouldn’t be in the game’ after Vinicius Jr incident

Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Tuesday’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg

The Independent UK

Real Madrid provide 'all available evidence' to UEFA in Vinicius Jr racism case

Spanish club thanks global football community for “unanimous support and affection”

Evening Standard

Real Madrid issue fresh statement as Uefa investigates Vinicius Jr’s racism allegation

Vinicius Jr claimed that he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Tuesday’s Champions League match

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Will Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni be charged for alleged Vinicius Jr racist abuse?

After the alleged racist abuse of the Brazilian on Tuesday, previous cases shine a light on the next steps

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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.

The Independent 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’

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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.

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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

‘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

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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

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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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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

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The Independent UK

Mourinho points finger at Vinicius Jr in racism row

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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 Independent UK

Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

The Independent UK

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

The Independent UK

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

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Benfica vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 1st leg from anywhere in the world, team news

All the ways to watch Benfica vs Real Madrid live streams for free, with Jose Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 1st leg.

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Benfica vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates, and fan reaction

Los Blancos out for revenge after league phase defeat

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