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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban following Vinicius Jr incident

The Benfica winger is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg tie against Real Madrid

FourFourTwo · Feb 23

UEFA Reveal Gianluca Prestianni Punishment With Provisional Ruling on Vinicius Jr Case

Prestianni and Vinicius Jr have provided conflicting sequences of events.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.

The Independent UK · Feb 23

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Will Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni play against Real Madrid tonight?

Prestianni allegedly racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr during last week’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg, and is provisionally suspended from tonight’s second leg

The Independent UK · Feb 23

UEFA suspend Gianluca Prestianni amid Vinicius Jr racism allegations

Benfica winger will play no part in Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid

Evening Standard · Feb 23

New Vinicius Jr Investigation Launched Four Days After Benfica Racism Scandal

Gianluca Prestianni’s agent has provided a forceful update on UEFA’s investigation into Vinicius Jr’s allegations.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

‘Nothing Changes’—Chelsea, Burnley Stars Racially Abused on Social Media

Both Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri shared disgusting messages they had received online.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Osasuna: Lifeless Effort Snaps La Liga Winning Streak

A limited peformance and individual errors were to blame.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Real Madrid Rocked by Fresh Injury Blow Before Osasuna Trip

Álvaro Arbeloa is yet to be able to call upon a steady defense.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Osasuna vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid enter Saturday’s game as the La Liga leaders.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Make Alexander-Arnold Bid; Mbappe Demands Vinicius Jr Sale

Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Rodrygo, Julián Alvarez and Casemiro all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Liam Rosenior: Chelsea prepared to abandon a match if faced with racist abuse

Blues boss spoke after Vinicius Jr reported alleged abuse in Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Benfica

Evening Standard · Feb 20

The Alvaro Arbeloa Effect? Vinicius Jr’s Revival Fuels Real Madrid’s Title Ambitions

The Brazilian is back to his best form after a trying start to 2025–26.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

Neymar makes retirement admission as former Barcelona star targets Brazil World Cup squad

The former Barcelona star rejoined boyhood club Santos last year

The Independent UK · Feb 20

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

‘Unacceptable’—Kompany Slams Mourinho for Vinicius Jr Remarks

The Portuguese’s stance left many shocked after Vinicius Jr alleged he’d been the victim of racist abuse.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

Real Madrid XI vs. Osasuna: One Eye on Benfica Second Leg—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Álvaro Arbeloa’s getting a fine tune out of La Liga’s new leaders.

The Independent UK · Feb 20

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.

The Independent UK · Feb 20

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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The Independent UK · Feb 20

Brazil release statement amid investigation into Vinicius Jr racism allegations

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The Independent UK · Feb 20

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

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

The Emotional Hidden Detail Behind Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Boots

The Real Madrid defender wore special boots for the trip to Benfica on Tuesday night.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Maro Itoje sounds warning over ‘corrosive’ impacts of social media after racist abuse of Ireland lock Edwin Edogbo

The Munster lock Edogbo was targeted after making his Ireland debut against Italy

The Independent UK · Feb 19

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

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

Vinicius Jr Racial Allegation Addressed By Portuguese Government

The investigation into Real Madrid’s controversial clash with Benfica has ratcheted up a notch.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

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

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

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