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What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Brought in for 2026 World Cup?

Ifab has approved a change to the game’s laws based on an incident featuring the Real Madrid star.

Sports Illustrated

Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

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World Cup 2026: Players who leave pitch or cover mouths to be given red cards

Footballers who leave the pitch without the referee's permission and those who cover their mouths during confrontations can now be given red cards, under new rules announced on Wednesday.

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What is the new ‘Vinicius Law’ and how will it be applied at World Cup 2026?

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded

Ifab also determined that players who leave the pitch in protest will see red

The Guardian - US

New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho lined up for shock Real Madrid return after 13 years away

Benfica head coach earmarked as top candidate to replace under-pressure Alvaro Arbeloa

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Gianluca Prestianni hit with six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ towards Vinícius Júnior

The Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, with three of those suspended for a two-year period

The Guardian - UK

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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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

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

Champions League review: Italian struggles, Mourinho’s bus exile and a jubilant journeyman

The knockout playoffs are complete after a whirlwind round of action. Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale continues while the holders struggled again

The Guardian - US

Real Madrid issue statement after fan thrown out for appearing to do Nazi salute

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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

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Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois reacts after Vinicius Jr celebrates knocking out Benfica

Los Blancos advance but Kylian Mbappe could face an extended period out

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr lands knockout blow on Benfica after alleged racism incident

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Evening Standard

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg.): Vinicius Jr on target as subpar Los Blancos reach last 16

Brazilian forward back amongst the goals after week of controversy

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

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The Guardian - UK

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Independent UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

TechRadar

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

The Independent UK

The Champions League badly needed Bodo/Glimt’s shock success – but it highlights a big problem

The Norwegian minnows from the Arctic Circle stunned Inter Milan to reach the Champions League last 16, but footballing authorities must now heed a warning

The Independent UK

Is Real Madrid v Benfica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the knockout play-off second leg

Evening Standard

How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Los Blancos dealing with growing injury headache as they eye last-16 berth

The Independent UK

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni trains at Bernabeu despite Champions League suspension

Prestianni denied using racist language towards Vinicius Jr but has been provisionally suspended by Uefa while an investigation is held

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