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Liam Rosenior says no place in football for anyone found guilty of racism

On Feb 19, 2026, Liam Rosenior, Chelsea head coach, said anyone in football found guilty of racism should not be in the game, speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Saturday home match with Burnley.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior alleged racial abuse by Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni in Lisbon, leading to an 11-minute halt under FIFA’s antiracism protocol; Benfica and Prestianni deny the claim, calling it a `defamation campaign`, while manager José Mourinho accused Vinícius of provocation.
Rosenior, who is of mixed heritage and has written publicly before, said authorities must take a firmer stance and that players who report discrimination should be supported, declining to discuss the ongoing investigation.
Potential disciplinary steps include a minimum 10-match suspension in European competition, and Real Madrid has submitted `all available evidence` to UEFA for the Vinícius investigation.
Rosenior framed the incident as part of a wider societal problem, calling for greater accountability in media and social media after recent FA Cup match incidents and prior abuse of Vinícius Júnior.

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