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🇩🇪 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Controversial Real Madrid star knocks Benfica out of Champions League

Vinicius Junior led Real Madrid to a victory over Benfica, eliminating them from the Champions League after a racially charged controversy.

Feb 26 • 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
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

UCL: Vinicius scores winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1

Vinicius Junior scored the decisive goal, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Champions League, securing their place in the last 16.

Feb 25 • 23:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Real beats Benfica: Vinícius dances at the end

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Benfica, with Vinícius Júnior scoring the decisive goal.

Feb 25 • 22:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Real defeats Benfica: Vinícius dances in the end

Real Madrid achieved a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the playoff, with Vinícius Júnior scoring the decisive goal.

Feb 25 • 22:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Champions League: Vinícius Júnior Gives the Answer

Vinícius Júnior's performance secured Real Madrid's advancement to the Champions League knockout stage amid recent controversies.

Feb 25 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Amid protests against racism, Vini Jr. reunites with Benfica; Real advances in the Champions League

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior showcased his talent in a Champions League match against Benfica, where the crowd protested against racism in support of the player.

Feb 25 • 22:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Real Madrid advances in Champions League – denied Schjelderup and Aursnes advancement

Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League Round of 16 after a 3-1 aggregate victory over Benfica, despite an early lead from the Portuguese side.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Real Madrid announces its solidarity with Vinicius with a huge banner

Real Madrid fans displayed a massive 'No to Racism' banner in solidarity with Brazilian star Vinicius Junior before their match against Benfica.

Feb 25 • 18:57 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
🇦🇷 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

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
🇶🇦 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
🇦🇷 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

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

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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Champions League: After the Chaos in Lisbon, Real Madrid Aims to Enchant the Bernabéu

Following the chaotic events in Lisbon, Real Madrid is set to impress its home crowd at the Bernabéu while seeking qualification for the Champions League knockout stage against Benfica.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The threat of suspension looms over four Real Madrid players in the Benfica match

Several Real Madrid players could face suspensions in their next UEFA Champions League match if they receive yellow cards against Benfica.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Courtois Responds to Chilavert Ahead of Real Madrid vs Benfica Clash in the Champions League: "It's Regrettable"

Thibaut Courtois addressed comments by former Paraguayan player José Luis Chilavert and supported Vinícius Júnior regarding allegations of racist insults ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League match against Benfica.

Feb 24 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Real Madrid star fires back at Jose Mourinho over Vinicius Junior comments

Thibaut Courtois has defended Vinicius Junior after Jose Mourinho's controversial remarks regarding the Brazilian's celebrations in light of alleged racist abuse during a Champions League match.

Feb 24 • 16:28 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
🇪🇸 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
🇬🇧 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
🇪🇸 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
🇸🇪 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
🇬🇧 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Real Madrid vs Benfica: UEFA ignites the return match by suspending Prestiani

UEFA has temporarily suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestiani for allegedly making racist remarks towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 13:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Bristiani apologizes after racism allegations against Vinicius

Argentine player Gianluca Bristiani has apologized to his Benfica teammates following allegations of racist remarks against Brazilian player Vinicius Junior during a recent Champions League match.

Feb 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The photograph of Vinicius and Mbappé is the obituary of Madrid in El Sadar

A viral image of Vinicius and Mbappé during the Osasuna-Real Madrid match captures a moment of stagnation for Madrid's performance.

Feb 23 • 04:30 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Real Madrid lost to Osasuna, booed Vinícius, and the leadership in La Liga is at risk

Real Madrid suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Osasuna, raising concerns over their position as leaders in La Liga.

Feb 21 • 20:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Gianluca Prestianni's agent rubbishes claims as Vinicius Jr racism row continues

Gianluca Prestianni's agent denies allegations that the Benfica player admitted to using a homophobic slur against Vinicius Jr after their Champions League match.

Feb 21 • 16:58 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Kompany, Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Filipe Luís expressed their views on the alleged racism case between Prestianni and Vinícius Jr.

Football figures including Kompany, Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Filipe Luís have spoken out regarding an allegation of racist remarks made by Gianluca Prestianni towards Vinícius Júnior.

Feb 21 • 12:49 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Benfica and Mourinho Become Targets of Criticism Over Vinicius Junior's Allegation

Benfica and manager José Mourinho faced backlash for their response to Brazilian player Vinicius Junior's allegation of racism against Argentine player Giangluca Prestianni.

Feb 21 • 02:00 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Arbeloa, Real Madrid's coach, revealed how Vinícius is doing after the controversy with Prestianni: "He has been sad"

Álvaro Arbeloa expressed support for Vinícius Junior, who is feeling down after alleged racist insults from Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Feb 20 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Filipe Luís calls the alleged racist attack by Argentine against Vini Jr. a 'one-off case'

Filipe Luís described an alleged racist incident involving Vinicius Junior and Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni as an isolated case not reflective of his views on Argentina.

Feb 20 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Guardiola was asked about Prestianni's alleged racism towards Vinícius and nailed it: "We need to pay teachers more"

Pep Guardiola addressed the alleged racist insults directed at Vinícius Júnior during a match, emphasizing that racism exists everywhere and the importance of education in combating it.

Feb 20 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Gary Lineker slams Jose Mourinho's 'gaslighting' and Donald Trump after Vinicius Jr racism incident

Gary Lineker criticizes Jose Mourinho's comments regarding Vinicius Junior's recent experience with racism during a Champions League match and calls out the implications of such rhetoric.

Feb 20 • 14:14 UTC

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