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UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA launched a disciplinary probe after Vinícius Jr accused Prestianni of a racial slur, activating anti-racism protocols and pausing the Champions League match.
- Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reported racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match, which led to a 10-minute suspension of the game and an investigation by UEFA.
- Teammates of Vinicius Junior, including Kylian Mbappe, strongly condemned the incident and called for sanctions against Prestianni, who denied the racist insult and suggested a misinterpretation.
- Vinicius Junior publicly condemned racism as cowardice and expressed frustration over the incident overshadowing Real Madrid's victory, receiving support from his team and others.
- Benfica and Prestianni denied the racial abuse claims, and Benfica's manager criticized Vinicius for provoking the home crowd with his goal celebration but did not confirm the racial abuse claim.
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UEFA releases statement amid racial abuse allegations involving Vinícius, Prestianni
UEFA has issued an official statement today in response to the racial abuse incident involving Real Madrid’s Vinícius Junior and Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. The European football governing body announced it is launching a formal investigation into claims that Vinicius was racially abused during the Champions League playoff Round of 16 playoffs first leg tie against Benfica. In their statement, UEFA said they have brought in an “Ethics and Dis…
Benfica legend Luisao has hit out at Gianluca Prestianni, accusing him of lying over what he allegedly said to Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's win in Portugal on Tuesday night. The Champions League match was abandoned after the Brazilian reported racist abuse to referee Francois Letexier. However, Benfica and coach Jose Mourinho have come to Prestianni's defence, accusing Vinicius of inciting the racist abuse. The Argentine midfielder has c…
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