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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Photo: Vinicius incident repeats with Moroccan player in Spanish league

In a recent La Liga match, Moroccan defender Omar Hilali faced racial abuse from Spanish player Rafa Mir, prompting the activation of anti-racism protocols.

Mar 1 • 16:02 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
🇶🇦 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
🇸🇰 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
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jose Mourinho bans himself, role in Vinicius Jr saga, Real Madrid fire back at old boss

Jose Mourinho faces backlash over comments regarding Vinicius Junior's alleged racial abuse, as Real Madrid and Benfica prepare for a Champions League clash.

Feb 25 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League preview, team news and prediction

Real Madrid prepares to face Benfica in the Champions League knockout stage, with the outcome impacted by recent controversies surrounding player conduct.

Feb 25 • 10:48 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vinicius Junior's case drives attempt to change anti-discrimination law in Portugal

The racial abuse incident involving Brazilian player Vinicius Junior has prompted a significant push for legal reforms against discrimination in Portugal.

Feb 24 • 15:00 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

DARREN LEWIS: 'All players must unite to support Vinicius' lonely fight'

Darren Lewis emphasizes the need for unity among football players to support Vinicius Junior's struggle against ongoing racial abuse.

Feb 23 • 17:29 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
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police investigating 'abhorrent' online racist abuse of top flight footballers

UK police are launching an investigation into recent incidents of online racial abuse directed at footballers in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership.

Feb 23 • 15:00 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
🇬🇧 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

EPL: Arokodare and three others face new wave of social media racism

Super Eagles player Tolu Arokodare is among several Premier League athletes experiencing racial abuse on social media after a recent match.

Feb 23 • 08:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Misbehavior with girls from North East, victims narrate the whole incident

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, after a minor dispute regarding debris from a drilling activity.

Feb 23 • 06:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘Sleep with my husband...’, mistreatment of North-East girls in Delhi

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, leading to a police complaint against the accused couple.

Feb 23 • 03:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Sell Momos, You Are in the Business...': Northeast Girls Harassed in Delhi, Neighbor Crossed Limits

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse from their neighbor in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, after an argument about home repairs escalated.

Feb 22 • 16:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Tunisian Football Federation Supports Hannibal Mejbri Against Racism

The Tunisian Football Federation has expressed full support for player Hannibal Mejbri following racial abuse he endured.

Feb 22 • 16:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Subjected to racism after expulsion

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana faced racial abuse on social media following his red card during a match.

Feb 21 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Rival boss says Mourinho made 'huge mistake' attacking Viní's racism claim

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany criticized José Mourinho for attacking Vinícius Júnior's character after he accused an opponent of racial abuse during a match.

Feb 20 • 23:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kompany slams Mourinho over ‘unacceptable’ Vinicius comments

Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany has criticized Jose Mourinho's remarks regarding the racial abuse incident involving Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match.

Feb 20 • 16:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

A New Move by Real Madrid in the Racism Allegations Against Vinicius

Real Madrid has provided UEFA with evidence regarding claims made by Vinicius Junior of racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a recent match.

Feb 19 • 11:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

What if Real Madrid withdrew against Benfica due to the Vinicius incident?

A discussion arises about the potential legal and competitive implications if Real Madrid had decided to withdraw from their Champions League match against Benfica in protest of alleged racial abuse directed at star Vinicius Junior.

Feb 19 • 10:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

In the video.. A group of Ugandan children supports Vinicius by dancing

A Ugandan children's troupe performed a dance in support of Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. following a recent incident of racial abuse.

Feb 19 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I visited Vinicius Jr's home - he vowed to fight racists with nuclear option

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has expressed his determination to combat racism in football, revealing plans to take decisive action against offenders after facing racial abuse.

Feb 18 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gianni Infantino sends warning as UEFA open investigation into Vinicius Jr racism allegation

UEFA is investigating allegations of racial abuse made by Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match against Benfica, following his claims that a player used racist language towards him.

Feb 18 • 15:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lewis Hamilton issues four-word statement after Vini Jr racism row in Champions League

Lewis Hamilton shows support for Vinicius Jr, who faced racial abuse during a Champions League match.

Feb 18 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Inside UEFA investigation as Benfica star faces 10-MATCH ban after Vinicius Jr racism claim

UEFA is investigating allegations of racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a recent Champions League match.

Feb 18 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

UEFA launch investigation into Vinicius Jr racism allegation as statement issued

UEFA has initiated an investigation following Vinicius Junior's claim of racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Feb 18 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

UEFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racial abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match against Benfica.

Feb 18 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jose Mourinho accused of justifying racism as pundits criticise Vinicius Jr comments

Jose Mourinho faces backlash for his comments on Vinicius Jr's celebration after the player experienced racial abuse during a Champions League match.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Thierry Henry's emotional speech after Vinicius Junior racism claim as Benfica respond

Thierry Henry passionately defended Vinicius Junior following allegations of racial abuse during a Champions League match against Benfica.

Feb 18 • 09:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Champions League match stopped as Real Madrid star alleges racial abuse

Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during a Champions League match, prompting a temporary halt in the game as Madrid players protested.

Feb 18 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

UCL: Vinicius reports racial abuse as Madrid edge Benfica 1-0, Mourinho sees red

Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse during a Champions League match where Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0, with Jose Mourinho also being sent off.

Feb 17 • 23:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Real Madrid game against Benfica halted over alleged racial slur

Real Madrid's Champions League match against Benfica was temporarily halted after Vinicius Junior reported racial abuse from a Benfica player.

Feb 17 • 22:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Match between Real Madrid and Benfica suspended after Vinicius reports racial insult

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica was paused for 11 minutes after Vinicius Junior accused opponent Gianluca Prestiani of racial abuse.

Feb 17 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Irish rugby to investigate racial abuse towards Test debutant

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced an investigation into racial abuse directed at Edwin Edogbo, who recently made his Test debut for Ireland.

Feb 16 • 19:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Racist maniac jailed after hacking stranger with axe at Edinburgh train station

Brian Patterson has been sentenced for a brutal axe attack on a stranger at Edinburgh Waverley station, marked by racial abuse and premeditated violence.

Feb 13 • 20:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Balotelli: 'I faced racial abuse in the UAE'

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli claimed he experienced racial abuse during a match in the UAE.

Feb 12 • 15:51 UTC

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