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Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at Benfica

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.

The Independent UK

Ignore Mourinho’s disgraceful response – on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said

COMMENT: The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times

The Independent UK

UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 2/18

Four more playoff games on Wednesday conclude the first legs.

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Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Diego Simeone’s inconsistent Atléti have a tough knockout playoff to navigate.

Sports Illustrated

Alexander-Arnold, Mbappe Rally Around Vinicius Jr—Uniting Real Madrid in Face of Adversity

Los Blancos’ victory over Benfica became about much more than just football.

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team

The Independent UK

Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior declared that ‘racists are above all cowards’ after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon

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Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf lead Jose Mourinho criticism after claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incited’ racism row

The Benfica boss claimed that the Brazilian’s goal celebration was not respectful before the match was paused over a racist incident

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star issues statement in response to alleged racist abuse

10-minute delay overshadowed Champions League clash

Evening Standard

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Abuse As Real Madrid Match Temporarily Suspended, UEFA Protocol Triggered

The Real Madrid winger told the referee he was subject to racial abuse by a Benfica player.

Sports Illustrated

'I can relate': Thierry Henry reacts to alleged Vinicius Junior racist abuse during Real Madrid win

Real Madrid star was subject of alleged abuse during chaotic Champions League clash

Evening Standard

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

Elsewhere, Galatasaray stormed to victory over Juventus and there were wins for Borussia Dortmund and PSG

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Controversy Overshadows Vinicius Jr Golazo

The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

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Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior the matchwinner in fiery Champions League encounter

10-minute delay occurred for an investigation into racist abuse on Real Madrid star

The Independent UK

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

Sports Illustrated

‘One of the Biggest Clubs in the World’—Dominik Szoboszlai’s Agent Responds to Real Madrid Links

Dominik Szoboslai and Alexis Mac Allister both have contracts with Liverpool until 2028.

Sports Illustrated

Why Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham Aren’t Playing for Real Madrid vs. Benfica

Two of Los Blancos’ big name stars did not make the trip to Lisbon.

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The Independent UK

Manchester United will not budge on Marcus Rashford price ahead of possible summer move

Barcelona have an option to purchase Rashford for £26m but may look to negotiate a lower cost at the end of the season

Sports Illustrated

Jude Bellingham Suffers ‘Injury Setback’ At the Worst Time for Real Madrid

The midfielder could now miss up to 11 games for Los Blancos.

The Guardian - UK

Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

In today’s Football Daily: Let’s talk about refs, bay-be

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Jr Reveals Dominik Szoboszlai Contact to Stoke Flames of Real Madrid Fire

The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent days.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Benfica vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Tensions are high after Benfica’s dramatic victory earlier this year.

Sports Illustrated

Hansi Flick Tears Barcelona Apart—And Offers Solution to Current Crisis

Barcelona have lost consecutive games and slipped behind Real Madrid at La Liga’s summit after falling foul of the same problem again and again.

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Arsenal ready for shock Ousmane Dembele move, with Ballon d'Or star unsettled: report

Arsenal could boost Mikel Arteta’s attack even further this summer

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