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Infantino calls for red cards for covering mouths
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouths in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off, as there should be a presumption they have said something they "shouldn't have.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· 4w

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Real Madrid launch investigation after fan filmed appearing to perform Nazi salute before Benfica match
Real Madrid has begun an investigation after ejecting a supporter filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute inside the Bernabéu stadium before Wednesday's match against Benfica.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 25

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Champions League: race row Prestianni suspended for Benfica's clash in Madrid
The Argentine's ban from the game at the Santiago Bernabeu comes as tournament organisers Uefa carry out an inquiry into the incident during the first leg of the two games to decide a place in the last-16 of the 2026 competition.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· Feb 21

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Vinicius Junior scores in first game since alleged racist abuse as Real Madrid lose to Osasuna
Vinicius Junior scored, but Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Osasuna in their first game since the alleged racist abuse suffered by the Brazil forward in his side's Champions League game against Benfica.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 19

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Real Madrid issue fresh statement as Uefa investigates Vinicius Jr's racism allegation
Real Madrid has submitted "all available evidence" to Uefa as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by their forward Vinicius Junior.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 19

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😳 He was on the wrong side: Chilavert defends racism against Vinicius
José Luis Chilavert has not hesitated to speak about the racist incident that occurred during the Benfica-Real Madrid match between Vinicius and Gianluca Prestianni.
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Sports Illustrated News source @si.com · New York City 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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Who is Gianluca Prestianni? The Benfica Player Accused of Racially Abusing Vinicius Jr
Controversy marred Real Madrid's Champions League battle with Benfica on Tuesday. Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni has dominated the headlines after allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg.
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ESPN.com News source @africa.espn.com · United States 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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Mbappé: 'I heard' racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius accused Prestianni of racial abuse shortly after the Brazilian scored the winning goal in the 50th minute, leading to the match in Lisbon to being paused for 10 minutes.
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Sports Illustrated News source @si.com · New York City 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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What Next for Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid After Shameful Night in Lisbon
Tuesday's content against Benfica was decided by Vinicius Jr's goal but defined by the alleged abuse he received. "The headlines should be about Real Madrid," Vinicius Junior wrote on social media, the sense of weary fury radiating out of his powerful post, "but it's necessary.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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Barcelona legend sides with Vinicius after racism episode vs Benfica: 'Prestianni, what did you say?'
The issues on the field last night, when Real Madrid took on Benfica in the first leg of their playoff, far trumped the mere sporting aspect of it.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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Ignore Jose Mourinho's disgraceful response -- on Vinicius Jr's racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said
On a night of chaos in Lisbon, when numerous competing claims were made and we still actually have to wait for an investigation on the incident involving Gianluca Prestianni, one issue should never be confused or obfuscated.
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ESPN.com News source @espn.com · Bristol, Connecticut 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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Benfica: Vini Jr. teammates 'couldn't have heard'
Benfica have denied that Real Madrid players could have heard the alleged racist abuse towards Vinícius Júnior. Vinícius sensationally scored the only goal in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at the Estádio da Luz but, during his celebrations, became embroiled in a spat with Benfica players including Gianluca Prestianni, accusing him of racism.
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Yahoo Sports News source @sports.yahoo.com · Playa Vista, Los Angeles 🇺🇸· Feb 18

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📱 Vini Jr and Prestianni address racism scandal on Instagram
The Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid had to be interrupted yesterday. Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni had apparently racially insulted Vinícius Júnior, covering his mouth with his jersey as he did so.
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AP NEWS News source @apnews.com · New York City 🇺🇸· Feb 17

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Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him
LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday was interrupted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him.