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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Players who cover their mouths during discussions should be expelled, says Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that players who cover their mouths during discussions may be expelled, emphasizing a serious stance against racism in football after an incident involving an Argentine player.

Mar 2 • 16:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

FIFA President demands: Red card for players who cover their mouths with their shirts

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for expulsion from matches for players who cover their mouths while speaking, as a measure against racism in football.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

One cannot condemn without evidence, nor can one get used to having none

The article discusses the importance of maintaining the presumption of innocence in football while also addressing racism, highlighting recent incidents involving players Omar El Hilali and Rafa Mir.

Mar 2 • 04:30 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

FIFA president calls for expulsion of players who cover their mouths during verbal disputes

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for the expulsion of players who cover their mouths during verbal exchanges amid efforts to combat racism in football.

Mar 1 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The racist complaint from El Hilali that paused the Elche-Espanyol match for three minutes due to Rafa Mir's insult: 'You came by boat'

The Elche-Espanyol match was paused for three minutes after a racist insult was reported during the game, highlighting ongoing issues of racism in Spanish football.

Mar 1 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Footballers who cover mouths during on-pitch rows should be sent off, says FIFA boss

FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes stricter penalties, including sending off players who cover their mouths during disputes on the pitch, as part of a broader strategy to combat racism in football.

Mar 1 • 15:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Vinicius Law: A New Legislation That Could See the Light in the World Cup

FIFA's IFAB is considering implementing a new rule penalizing players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents, following racially charged incidents in matches.

Mar 1 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aitor Ruibal: "It's a shame that a teammate cannot freely say he is homosexual"

Aitor Ruibal, captain of Real Betis, expresses his disappointment over the inability of players to openly discuss their sexual orientation amidst growing homophobia and racism in football.

Mar 1 • 04:30 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Vinícius Júnior dances: "A victory for all who stand against racism"

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior celebrated a victory against Benfica with a dance, emphasizing the importance of combating racism in football after recent incidents.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Call 190".. Corinthians players express solidarity with Vinicius in a striking way (Video)

Corinthians players demonstrated solidarity with Vinicius Junior by covering their mouths with shirts that read 'Racism is a crime. Report it' during a recent match.

Feb 26 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

KESKTORMAJAD ⟩ Jose Mourinho Finds Himself in an Embarrassing Situation Amid Racism Scandal

The latest episode of Postimees' football podcast discusses the recent racism scandal and its implications for Benfica and their coach Jose Mourinho.

Feb 25 • 18:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Benfica faces image damage due to behavior in Vinicius Junior case

Benfica is dealing with backlash following accusations of racism by Brazilian player Vinicius Junior against one of its players.

Feb 25 • 17:44 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The French Football Federation supports Wesley Fofana after he faced racist abuse

The French Football Federation expressed its full support for Wesley Fofana following racist abuses he endured after being sent off in a recent match.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to make the football environment less prejudiced?

The article discusses recent incidents of discrimination in football involving racism and sexism, highlighting the reactions from various stakeholders.

Feb 24 • 15:09 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
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
🇦🇷 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BREAKING: Jose Mourinho in drastic decision before Real Madrid vs Benfica over racism saga

Jose Mourinho will not speak to the media before or after Benfica's match against Real Madrid amid ongoing discussions about a racism incident involving Vinicius Jr.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Botteri cries racism in the Bastoni case. "He had the black guy expelled and celebrated"

Giovanna Botteri raises concerns about racism in the football controversy involving Alessandro Bastoni, who simulated a foul leading to the expulsion of Pierre Kalulu.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Four Premier League stars hit with vile racist abuse as Wolves and Sunderland issue statements

Wolves and Sunderland have condemned racist abuse directed at their players following recent losses in the Premier League.

Feb 22 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Monkey

The article discusses the use of the term 'monkey' as a racist insult towards Black individuals, emphasizing the historical roots and implications of this dehumanization in sports, particularly in football.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The black player. Controversy over Giovanna Botteri's comment

Journalist Giovanna Botteri faces backlash for her controversial remarks regarding the alleged simulation by football player Bastoni, igniting discussions about racism in sports commentary.

Feb 22 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Vincent Kompany at FC Bayern: Words that Resonated Around the Football World

Vincent Kompany addressed the media following a tense match, remarking on the team dynamics and performance during a critical moment in the game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

FIFA announced a plan to tackle racism after the complaint against Prestianni: AI and more sanctions

FIFA has unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat racism in football, following a complaint involving Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni.

Feb 22 • 00:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Boycotting the World Cup in the U.S.?

The article discusses the call to boycott the World Cup in the U.S. due to perceived racial injustices.

Feb 21 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Two Goals by Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior showcased remarkable talent by scoring two impressive goals in a match while also courageously addressing racist abuse.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'Teachers and doctors are the most important people, not a football coach,' says Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach

Pep Guardiola highlights the crucial role of education in combating racism, asserting that teachers should receive higher salaries and that solutions should start from schools rather than the football field.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

How Mbappe Became Loved by the Brazilian Audience?

French star Kylian Mbappe's image in Brazil shifted dramatically after he publicly supported his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior, who faced racist abuse during a match.

Feb 21 • 07:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

When the shirt covers everything

The article discusses the recent incident in football where racism manifests on the pitch, highlighting the sport's delayed response to social issues.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Arbeloa on the racist attack against Vinicius: 'UEFA has the opportunity to show that its fight is not just words; there must be punishment'

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa emphasizes the importance of UEFA taking decisive action against racism in football following the racist attack on Vinicius during a match against Benfica.

Feb 20 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Arbeloa: "Let's hope that what happened with Vinicius is a turning point in the world of football"

Álvaro Arbeloa emphasized the need to address the recent racist incident involving Vinicius in his pre-match press conference.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

"Teachers and Doctors are the Most Important".. Guardiola Comments on Racism Against Vinicius

Pep Guardiola emphasized that racism is a societal issue, not just a football problem, in response to racist abuse directed at Vinicius during a Champions League match.

Feb 20 • 16:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Racism in Football: Kompany's Urgent Speech on the Case of Vinícius Júnior

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany delivered an emotional twelve-minute statement addressing racism in football, particularly related to the incident involving Vinícius Júnior, overshadowing upcoming matches.

Feb 20 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The Vinícius vs Prestianni Controversy Continues in Europe: Bayern Munich's Coach Criticizes Mourinho After the Scandal

Bayern Munich's coach Vincent Kompany criticized José Mourinho for his response to the racist incident involving Argentine Gianluca Prestianni and Brazilian Vinícius Jr.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

CBF demands 'rigor' from Uefa in punishment for alleged racism case against Vini Jr.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has called for stringent action from Uefa concerning the racist insults directed at Vinicius Junior during a recent Champions League match.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Vincent Kompany issues powerful response to Jose Mourinho’s Vinicius Jr comments

Vincent Kompany has criticized Jose Mourinho's comments about Vinicius Junior in relation to the alleged racist abuse the player faced.

Feb 20 • 12:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bayern Coach on Racism: Kompany Delivers Twelve-Minute Plea on the Vinícius Jr. Case

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany addressed racism in football and society in a twelve-minute statement regarding the incident involving Vinícius Júnior.

Feb 20 • 11:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

"Prestianni Law": FIFA considers penalties for players who insult and cover their mouths

FIFA is contemplating introducing penalties for players who use insulting gestures while covering their mouths, in light of a recent incident involving Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni and Brazilian player Vinicius Jr.

Feb 20 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Liverpool's coach says more needs to be done to combat racism in football

Liverpool's coach Arne Slot emphasized the need for increased efforts to combat racism in football following allegations made by Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

Feb 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

FIFA and UEFA have to get tough on racists - or nothing will change

FIFA and UEFA must implement stricter sanctions against racism in football to address ongoing discrimination in the sport.

Feb 19 • 12:08 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Everyone Against Prestianni: The Legends Who Believed Vinícius and Destroyed the Argentine: 'Racist Rats'

The racist scandal reported by Vinícius Júnior during the Benfica-Real Madrid match has sparked strong reactions in the football world, particularly regarding Gianluca Prestianni.

Feb 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Vinícius Júnior after denouncing Gianluca Prestianni: Racists are cowards above all

Vinícius Júnior criticized racism in football after alleging that Gianluca Prestianni insulted him during a UEFA Champions League match.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Prestianni, from death threats in Argentina to a global scandal

Gianluca Prestianni, a young Argentine footballer, is in the spotlight due to threats from his club's fanbase and a recent racist incident involving Vinicius, prompting official investigations.

Feb 18 • 16:01 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

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