Vinicius Junior

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Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban.
Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.
Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri respond to online racist abuse

Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri respond to online racist abuse

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The pair were targets of online attacks in the hours after Chelsea’s draw with Burnley.
Real Madrid provide ‘all available evidence’ to UEFA in Vinicius racism case

Real Madrid provide ‘all available evidence’ to UEFA in Vinicius racism case

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

The Brazilian forward says he reported racial abuse by a Benfica player to referee Francois Letexier during Tuesday’s match in Lisbon.
Jose Mourinho accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Kick It Out over Vinicius allegations

Jose Mourinho accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Kick It Out over Vinicius allegations

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

The 25-year-old left the field during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off in Lisbon.
Kick It Out accuses Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ over Vinicius abuse remarks

Kick It Out accuses Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ over Vinicius abuse remarks

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.
Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at Benfica

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

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.
Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting a member of the Benfica team.
Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game – Vinicius Junior

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game – Vinicius Junior

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Man City fans displayed a picture of Rodri kissing the trophy with the message ‘Stop crying your heart out’, mocking Real’s boycott of the ceremony.

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