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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

FourFourTwo

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

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UEFA Reveal Lenient Gianluca Prestianni Suspension for Vinicius Junior Incident

Vinicius Jr accused the Argentine of racial abuse in Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

Racist abuse against Vinicius not proven as Prestianni is banned for homophobia

The Benfica player was given a six-match suspension, with three games suspended and one already served after a provisional suspension was imposed.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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‘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.

FourFourTwo

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

The Independent UK

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

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