Former Premier League star calls for players who cover their mouths to be BANNED after Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was 'racially abused' by Benfica player ⊖⊖
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2026 › February › 18
Benfica
5 months ago
Footballers who conceal what they're saying by covering their mouth on the pitch should be banned, according to a former England striker.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFA ⊖⊖
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Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.
Uefa investigates alleged racist abuse against Real Madrid player during Benfica match ⊖⊖
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Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
'Racist' Benfica footballer Gianluca Prestianni breaks his silence over the Vinicius Jr row after 'claiming his abuse was HOMOPHOBIC - not racial' ○
Gianluca Prestianni has sought to clarify the comments he allegedly directed to Vinicius Jr that sparked an explosive row in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism ⊖⊖
Benfica manager strongly criticised by Kick It Out
Uefa investigating Real Madrid player’s claims
The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused José Mourinho of gaslighting for his response t…
UEFA set to probe racism row after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr claims abuse in Benfica match ⊖⊖
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Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.
Jose Mourinho blames Vinicius Jr for incident that led to Real Madrid star accusing opponent of racist abuse and gives bizarre defence of Benfica's history with black players in 'very wrong' interview ⊖⊖
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Jose Mourinho has shockingly suggested Vinicius Jr incites opponents after the Real Madrid star accused one of his Benfica players of racism during Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Jose Mourinho's darkest interview that's left Thierry Henry disgusted: Ex-Man United and Chelsea boss is called out for blaming Real Madrid's Vinicius for 'inciting' racism row with his player ⊖
The Brazil international had been celebrating his 50th-minute wonder-goal when he was approached by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who said something to Vinicius with his shirt over his mouth .
Mourinho and Benfica under fire after Real Madrid’s Vinicius alleges racism ⊖⊖
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Former Real boss Jose Mourinho criticised for his response to alleged racism by his Benfica player towards Vinicius.
Benfica release new racism row footage to make incredible public claim that Real Madrid's players are lying about abuse of Vinicius Jr - posted at 2am ⊖
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In a stunning intervention on social media, the Portuguese club shared a pitchside angle of the exchange, in which Prestianni can be seen in the vicinity of Vinicius.