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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Mourinho Changes Stance on Racism Case: - Then It Is Over

José Mourinho has reversed his stance on the racism case involving Gianluca Prestianni, indicating that the player will not have a future at Benfica if found guilty.

Mar 2 • 07:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

FIFA president wants to expel players for covering their mouths during games

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed expelling players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents, citing potential racist implications.

Mar 2 • 05:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FIFA president says players who cover their mouths could be sent off in new rule

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced potential new rules where players could be sent off for covering their mouths during conversations, amidst recent racism controversies involving Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni.

Mar 1 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

'If Prestianni is guilty, it’s over with me,' says José Mourinho

'If Prestianni is guilty, it’s over with me,' states José Mourinho regarding the racism accusations.

Mar 1 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Mourinho said that if Prestianni is guilty of an act of racism, he will no longer play with him as Benfica's coach

José Mourinho stated that if Gianluca Prestianni is found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior, he would not continue coaching him at Benfica.

Mar 1 • 16:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Football: if Prestianni is found guilty of racist insult, "his career with me will come to an end," promises Mourinho

José Mourinho stated that if his player Gianluca Prestianni is found guilty of racist insults towards Vinicius, he will not play under him again.

Mar 1 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jose Mourinho breaks silence after criticism over Vinicius Junior incident with Benfica vow

Jose Mourinho addressed the backlash he faced after accusing Vinicius Junior of inciting the Benfica crowd during a match where racial slurs were allegedly directed at the Real Madrid player by Gianluca Prestianni.

Mar 1 • 13:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The IFAB approved new rules for the 2026 World Cup: more VAR, fewer delays, and the effect of Vinícius - Prestianni?

The IFAB has announced new rules for the 2026 World Cup aimed at reducing time-wasting, including stricter penalties for players who deliberately delay restarts.

Feb 28 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FIFA consider making 'Vinicius Law' in response to Benfica vs Real Madrid racism scandal

FIFA is considering introducing a 'Vinicius Law' to sanction players for racially abusive behavior following allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Feb 27 • 22:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Racism Scandal: Player Admitted to Monkey Chant

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 27 • 08:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Benfica Clarifies the Truth About Prestianni's Alleged Racial Abuse Against Vinicius

Benfica denies reports that player Gianluca Prestianni admitted to making racist remarks towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a recent Champions League match.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Prestianni admitted to racist insult to Vinicius Junior, says newspaper; Benfica denies

A Portuguese newspaper reported that Gianluca Prestianni admitted to using a racist slur against Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, but Benfica has formally denied this claim.

Feb 26 • 22:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Benfica release new statement after claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted Vinicius Jr racism

Benfica has released a statement rejecting claims that player Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 26 • 20:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

UEFA did not allow the alleged racist Prestianni to participate in the return match. Vinícius provoked again and journalists unsuccessfully searched for Mourinho

UEFA suspended Gianluca Prestianni prior to a return match amid allegations of racist remarks directed at Vinícius Júnior, sparking controversy during a Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid.

Feb 26 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Champions League: UEFA made a decision regarding the Prestianni case hours before the match between Real Madrid and Benfica

UEFA has upheld a provisional suspension of Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni, preventing him from participating in the Champions League match against Real Madrid due to allegations of racist insults towards Vinícius Júnior.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BREAKING: Gianluca Prestianni explodes after being banned for Real Madrid tie in now deleted post

Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for one game after UEFA upheld a provisional suspension due to allegations of racial abuse made by Vinicius of Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 17:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

UEFA Dismisses Benfica's Appeal and Gianluca Prestianni Remains Suspended

The UEFA has rejected Benfica's appeal and confirmed the provisional suspension of Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni, preventing him from playing against Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Benfica discover Gianluca Prestianni appeal verdict ahead of Real Madrid rematch

UEFA has rejected Benfica's appeal to lift the suspension of player Gianluca Prestianni ahead of their Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Real Madrid vs. Benfica: while waiting for the response to the appeal for Prestianni, the home team loses Mbappé to injury

Benfica aims to include Gianluca Prestianni in their lineup against Real Madrid as they await the UEFA's decision on his appeal concerning a suspension, while Real Madrid faces the setback of losing Mbappé to injury.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Schneider receives 4,000 death threats due to Vinicius crisis

Wesley Schneider revealed he received 4,000 death threats following his comments on a racial incident involving Vinicius Junior.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Prestianni and Vinicius: a shirt for each insult

The article discusses the aftermath of a racially charged incident between footballers Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius, focusing on UEFA's decision to impose a preventive sanction against Prestianni.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Wesley Sneijder defended Vinícius Junior in the clash with Gianluca Prestianni and received thousands of death threats

Wesley Sneijder has come under fire for defending Vinícius Junior, resulting in thousands of death threats against him from Argentine fans.

Feb 25 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Everything Jose Mourinho said about Vinicius Jr racism storm ahead of Real Madrid vs Benfica

Jose Mourinho addressed the racism allegations made by Vinicius Jr against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni following a Champions League match.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

What Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni allegedly said to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr as he's suspended

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni faces a one-match ban and investigation after allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Who is Gianluca Prestianni? Benfica player involved in Vinicius Jr racism storm profiled

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been accused of racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, which has led to a suspension and an ongoing investigation.

Feb 25 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Prestianni Travels and Mourinho Remains Silent Before Real Madrid - Benfica Embroiled in Racism Allegation

The Benfica player under sanction trains at the Bernabéu while Mourinho, expelled in the first leg, chooses not to speak ahead of the decisive match against Real Madrid.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

‘It’s lamentable Courtois took Kevin De Bruyne's girlfriend,’ José Luis Chilavert lashes out

Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert stirred controversy with harsh comments defending Gianluca Prestianni while criticizing Thibaut Courtois for alleged personal transgressions and the handling of racism in football.

Feb 24 • 22:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Gianluca Prestianni to allege Vinicius Jr called him a DWARF in defence against racism claim

Gianluca Prestianni plans to claim that Vinicius Jr. called him a dwarf during a heated exchange following allegations of racial abuse against him.

Feb 24 • 19:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

A Madrid-Benfica before the press regarding Prestianni-Vinicius: "Mourinho? It's disappointing to use Vini's celebration to justify the insult"

The Real Madrid vs Benfica match has taken on heightened intensity following racially charged accusations made by Vinicius Júnior against player Gianluca Prestianni.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

"Prestianni is not racist," said Rui Costa, president of Benfica, before traveling to Spain for the match with Real Madrid

Rui Costa, president of Benfica, defended player Gianluca Prestianni, asserting that he is not racist, ahead of a crucial match against Real Madrid despite Prestianni's temporary UEFA suspension.

Feb 24 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Gianluca Prestianni travels to Real Madrid as Benfica REJECT ban after racism storm

Gianluca Prestianni has traveled with Benfica to their Champions League match against Real Madrid despite facing a provisional ban due to allegations of racial abuse.

Feb 24 • 12:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Benfica president defends Prestianni: - He is not a racist

Benfica president Rui Costa supports Gianluca Prestianni amid racism allegations, asserting there is no proof of wrongdoing.

Feb 24 • 11:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after alleged racist insults against Vinícius Jr.

Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA's Ethics and Disciplinary Committee due to his alleged racist insults towards Brazilian player Vinícius Jr.

Feb 23 • 21:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Champions League racism scandal results in verdict

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been given a one-match suspension for his actions during a match against Real Madrid, amidst allegations of racism.

Feb 23 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

'Prima facie': Why UEFA Punishes Prestianni for Racism Against Vinicius While the Investigation Remains Open?

UEFA has suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for alleged racist remarks against Brazilian player Vinicius Júnior, despite an ongoing investigation into the accusations.

Feb 23 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Prestianni Case: Support for Vinicius is Unconditional

The article discusses the challenges of supporting Vinicius in the fight against racism in football, despite his controversial behavior on the field.

Feb 23 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Prestianni punished with exclusion from match against Real

Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica has been temporarily banned by UEFA from competing in the upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid due to allegations of racist behavior during the first leg of their playoff.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Johanna Frändén: 'Faggot' or 'Monkey'? Football Must Clean Up the Sewers

A football player attempts to deflect accusations of racism by revealing a homophobic slur instead.

Feb 23 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tried to cover up his racist comments - Uefa imposed a suspension

Uefa has imposed a one-match suspension on Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni due to serious allegations of racism.

Feb 23 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Benfica player suspended against Madrid after racism allegation

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA for a Champions League match following allegations of racist remarks directed at Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

Feb 23 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

UEFA Provisionally Suspends Gianluca Prestianni and He Will Not Play in Madrid

UEFA has provisionally suspended Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of racial abuse during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

After Racism Incident: UEFA Suspends Prestianni for Second Leg

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for the second leg against Real Madrid due to alleged racist remarks made towards Vinícius Júnior during the first leg.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

UEFA suspended Argentine Gianluca Prestianni after the scandal with Vinicius: he misses the rematch of Real Madrid-Benfica for the Champions League

UEFA has provisionally suspended Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica due to allegations of racial insult made by Brazilian player Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Uefa temporarily suspends Prestianni from Benfica for discriminatory behavior

UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica for one match due to discriminatory behavior towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

Feb 23 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

UEFA provisionally sanctions Prestianni after his xenophobic incident with Vinicius and he will not be at the Bernabéu

The UEFA has temporarily suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for discriminatory behavior directed at Vinicius, following a formal complaint from Real Madrid regarding the incident.

Feb 23 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

UEFA stops Prestianni, temporary suspension for alleged racist insult to Vinicius

UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni, a Benfica player, for allegedly racially insulting Vinicius during the Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid.

Feb 23 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Benfica player provisionally suspended by UEFA amid Vinicius Junior racism allegations

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA due to allegations of racial abuse aimed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

UEFA provisionally suspends Prestianni after racist incident with Vinicius

Argentinian player Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica has been provisionally suspended by UEFA for alleged racist insults towards Brazilian player Vinicius during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UEFA suspend Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after Vinicius Jr racism allegations

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended by UEFA following allegations of racial abuse toward Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

As an anti-racism icon, Vini Jr. must transcend the sports sphere

The article discusses allegations against Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni, who is accused by Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Junior of making racist remarks during a UEFA Champions League match.

Feb 22 • 11:01 UTC

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