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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

The Independent UK

Mourinho points finger at Vinicius Jr in racism row

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Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Arctic Circle has all the ingredients to spring a major Champions League surprise.

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

‘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’

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr Reveals Dominik Szoboszlai Contact to Stoke Flames of Real Madrid Fire

The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent days.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Jr Names Four 2026 World Cup Favorites—Brazil Don’t Make the Cut

The Real Madrid winger has not yet given up hope of a sixth global crown, but he admitted that other countries are better placed.

Sports Illustrated

‘Agent’ Vinicius Jr Reveals How He Helped Sign Two Real Madrid Galacticos

Vinicius Jr’s insight into the inner workings of Real Madrid’s business shows how he has been indoctrinated by Florentino Pérez’s ideals.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold Delivers Statement in Real Madrid Return—And on Social Media

The right back helped Los Blancos claim their eighth straight La Liga victory.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Real Sociedad: Vinicius Jr Dazzles Without Kylian Mbappe

Los Blancos now sit atop the La Liga standings ahead of Barcelona’s game on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

‘Disrespectful’—Real Madrid Legend Appalled at Cristiano Ronaldo Treatment

Trouble brewed as soon as Karim Benzema joined Al Nassr’s rivals Al Hilal.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Ronaldo to Join Messi at Inter Miami; Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr U-Turn

Erling Haaland, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella and Cristian Romero all feature in the gossip.

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Valencia: Unlikely Hero Keeps La Liga Title Race Alive

Los Blancos have now won seven consecutive La Liga fixtures.

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Why Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Valencia

Real Madrid’s No. 7 and No. 5 will not be making appearances at the Mestalla.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Admire Two ‘Impossible’ Midfield Targets—More Realistic Options Available

Los Blancos cannot just sign the players they would ideally like to.

Sports Illustrated

‘Ask Him What’s Wrong’—Al Hilal CEO Hits Out at Cristiano Ronaldo, Confirms Vinicius Junior Ambition

Cristiano Ronaldo has kicked up a fuss about the way Saudi Arabia’s PIF runs its rival clubs.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Jr Sent Emotional Transfer Proposal From Club He Promised to Join

Vinicius Jr’s expiring Real Madrid contract has given rival suitors confidence to go public with their transfer plans.

Sports Illustrated

Alvaro Arbeloa’s Defense of Vinicius Junior Could Have Unintended Consequences

The Brazil international has found the back of the net just twice in his last 22 appearances.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Counter Mega Man Utd Palmer Bid; Return of Real Madrid Legend

Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Raphinha, Karim Benzema, Cristian Romero and many more feature in the gossip.

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