
Benfica Files Complaint with UEFA Against Real Madrid's Federico Valverde
Benfica has filed a complaint with UEFA's Disciplinary Committee against Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, citing aggression amid the racism case involving Vinícius Júnior.

Arbeloa Warns Real Madrid of 'Tough Battle' Against Osasuna
Alvaro Arbeloa has cautioned that Real Madrid faces a 'tough battle' when they travel to play Osasuna on Saturday, having recently overcome Benfica.

Ratcliffe Escapes FA Charges; Mourinho's 'Huge Mistake' Discussed
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has avoided FA charges but was reminded of his responsibilities, while Vincent Kompany commented on Jose Mourinho's 'huge mistake'.

Pep Guardiola Comments on Vinicius Jr. Racism Incident
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a passionate verdict regarding the alleged racism directed at Vinicius Jr. during Real Madrid's Champions League match against Benfica.

Vincent Kompany Defends Vinícius Júnior Against Racist Abuse
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has publicly defended Vinícius Júnior following racist abuse during a match between Benfica and Real Madrid.

Vinicius Fumes at Mourinho Over Comments After Benfica-Real Madrid Match
Vinicius is reportedly angered by Jose Mourinho's comments following the racism incident at Benfica's stadium, criticizing the club's handling of the situation.

Benfica Reports Real Madrid Star to UEFA Over 'Punch' Incident
Benfica has reported a Real Madrid star to UEFA following an alleged 'punch' incident during their Champions League clash, prompting an investigation.

Real Madrid Sends Vinicius Racism Evidence to UEFA
Real Madrid has sent all available evidence to UEFA regarding alleged racial abuse against Vinicius Jr by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

Real Madrid defender praises teammate after win vs Benfica: ‘We’re very lucky to have him’
For all of the controversy on the field in Real Madrid’s recent win over Benfica in Lisbon, it was Vinicius Jr. who had the last laugh as he scored the only goal on the night – a strike that gives...

UEFA's Racism Protocol Under Scrutiny After Vinicius Jr Incident
The focus has shifted to UEFA's racism protocol and its effectiveness, particularly after an incident involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr against Benfica, raising questions about player welfare.

Kylian Mbappé Warns Benfica Star Against Bernabéu Visit
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has advised Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni not to visit the Santiago Bernabéu next week.

Vinicius Junior Reports Racist Insult During Benfica Match
Real Madrid's victory was overshadowed by a new racism controversy as Vinicius Junior reported an alleged racist insult during the Benfica match.

Real Madrid Manager Alvaro Arbeloa Praises Team's Performance Against Benfica
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa stated that their 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League was their 'closest performance to where we should be'.

Benfica Claims 'Defamation Campaign' Against Prestianni Amid UEFA Racism Probe
Benfica alleges a 'defamation campaign' against Gianluca Prestianni as UEFA investigates claims he racially abused a Real Madrid player.

SportAl JazeeraYahoo3d ago2 sources Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf Criticize Jose Mourinho Over Vinicius Jr. Comments
Football legends Wayne Rooney and Clarence Seedorf have strongly criticized Jose Mourinho for his comments about Vinicius Jr. following a controversy against Benfica.

Vinícius Jr. Misses Out on Man of the Match Award Despite Match-Winning Performance
Despite a match-winning display against Benfica, Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was beaten to the Man of the Match award by a teammate.

SportBBCYahoo3d ago2 sources Jose Mourinho Accuses Referee of Bias in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has accused the referee of favoring Real Madrid in their recent 1-0 victory over his team, citing his own sending off as an example of biased officiating.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Nico Schlotterbeck Expected to Miss Multiple Games for Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund will likely be without Nico Schlotterbeck for multiple games after he missed their 2-0 win over Atalanta in the Champions League.

SportThe GuardianYahoo3d ago2 sources Mourinho Accused of Gaslighting Over Response to Vinícius Racism Allegations
Benfica manager José Mourinho has been strongly criticized by Kick It Out for his reaction to Vinícius Júnior's allegations of racism, with UEFA also investigating Real Madrid's claims.

Vinicius Junior Targeted by Racist Abuse in Real Madrid Match
Despite scoring a brilliant goal, Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was once again the target of alleged racist abuse during their win against Benfica.

SportBBCAl JazeeraThe Independent+1Yahoo3d ago4 sources Benfica Criticized for Dismissing Vinicius Jr. Racism Allegations
Benfica has been criticized for a social media post that dismissed Real Madrid players' accounts of a racism incident involving Vinicius Jr. and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

Alexander-Arnold condemns “disgraceful” racial abuse against Vinicius Jr as former Real Madrid star rips into Mourinho’s “big mistake”
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has slammed the alleged racial abuse aimed at teammate Vinicius Junior during Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica.The ugly incid..

Liverpool's Champions League Path Becomes Clearer
Liverpool's potential route through the Champions League knockout stages has become more defined following recent dramatic developments, ahead of their next match.

SportBBCYahoo3d ago2 sources Mbappe Accuses Prestianni of Racism Towards Vinicius Jr
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr have accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing Vinicius Jr during a UEFA Champions League match, with Mbappe calling for Prestianni to be banned.

Real Madrid Secures Narrow Victory Over Benfica in Champions League
Real Madrid achieved a crucial 1-0 away victory against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League knockout stage match.

Jose Mourinho Appears to Blame Vinícius Jr. After Alleged Racial Abuse Incident
Jose Mourinho seemingly focused on Vinícius Jr.'s celebration rather than addressing the alleged racial abuse directed at his own player.

SportThe IndependentYahooAhram Online3d ago3 sources Dominik Szoboszlai's Agent Addresses Real Madrid Transfer Rumors
Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai's agent has responded to speculation regarding a potential move to Real Madrid, sending a message about his future at a crucial stage of the season.

Steve McClaren Reveals Incident Sparking Cristiano Ronaldo-Ten Hag Feud
Former Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has revealed the exact incident that sparked the bitter fallout between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag.

Gianluca Prestianni Accused of Insulting Vinicius Jr. in Benfica-Real Madrid Clash
The controversy surrounding Gianluca Prestianni continues after the Benfica vs Real Madrid match, with accusations of him insulting Vinicius Jr.

Prestianni Admits to UEFA He Used Homophobic Slur Against Vinicius Jr
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has reportedly told UEFA that he called Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr a homophobic slur, not a racist insult, as UEFA investigates the allegations.

Samir Nasri Calls Out Jose Mourinho's Hypocrisy Over Vinicius Jr. Celebration
Samir Nasri has criticized Jose Mourinho for his comments on Vinicius Jr.'s celebration, accusing Mourinho of hypocrisy given his own past celebrations.

Mourinho Breaks Silence on Benfica's Situation
José Mourinho has commented on Benfica's current situation ahead of their league match against AVS, following a demanding European fixture.

Benfica Targets Another Real Madrid Player After Vinicius Jr.
Benfica is reportedly targeting another Real Madrid player, following their interest in Vinicius Jr., opening a new front in UEFA Champions League transfer speculation.

Managing Madrid Podcast Discusses Benfica Aftermath and Arbeloa Optimism
The Managing Madrid Podcast features a Zoom Q&A session, discussing the aftermath of the Benfica game and expressing optimism about Arbeloa.

Chelsea Takes a Stand on Vinicius Racism Case at Benfica
Chelsea has publicly addressed and taken a stand on the racism case involving Vinicius during a press conference, following an incident at Benfica.

SportAl JazeeraYahoo2d ago2 sources Real Madrid Submits Evidence of Alleged Racist Insult Against Vinícius Júnior to UEFA
Real Madrid has provided UEFA with all available evidence regarding an alleged racist insult directed at Vinícius Júnior during their Champions League match against Benfica.

Vinicius Continues to Dance Through Racist Abuse
Despite being a repeated target of racist abuse, Vinicius maintains his spirit and continues to perform.

SportBBCYahoo2d ago2 sources Prestianni–Vinícius Case: Investigations and Global Reactions Follow Benfica vs Real Madrid Incident
The Prestianni–Vinícius case continues to unfold with investigations, official statements, and global reactions following an explosive night at the Estádio da Luz during the Benfica vs Real Madrid match.

Vinicius Junior Reports Alleged Racism from Benfica Player
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has reported alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Scotland Trio Ruled Out for Six Nations Match Against Wales
Scotland will be without three key players, Jamie Ritchie, Jack Dempsey, and an unnamed winger, due to injuries for their upcoming Six Nations match against Wales.

SportBBCThe IndependentYahoo3d ago3 sources UEFA opens probe into Vinícius Jr. racism allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni
Prestianni faces a 10-match ban under UEFA's guidelines if he's found guilty of racial abuse.

Benfica Midfielder Denies Racially Abusing Vinicius; UEFA Investigates
Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni denies racially abusing Vinicius Jr. after a Real Madrid match was halted, while UEFA launches an investigation into the claims amidst Benfica's assertion of a 'defamation campaign.'

FIFA President reacts to Vinicius racism incident – “Shocked and saddened”
The footballing world is still reeling from the events that unfolded during Real Madrid’s recent Champions League clash against SL Benfica. Following the alleged racial abuse directed at Vinícius J...

SportBBCYahoo3d ago2 sources Gianluca Prestianni Gives Account of Vinicius Junior Racism Allegation
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has provided his version of events regarding the racism allegation made against him by Vinicius Junior, who informed the referee of the incident.

Real Madrid Midfielder to Undergo Tests After Benfica Match Knock
A Real Madrid midfielder will undergo tests after sustaining a knock during the team's recent Champions League playoff victory against Benfica.

UEFA to Investigate Alleged Racist Abuse of Vinicius Junior
UEFA has announced an investigation into allegations of discriminatory behavior after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior accused Benfica's Gian of racist abuse.

Kick It Out Accuses Jose Mourinho of 'Gaslighting' Over Vinicius Abuse Remarks
Kick It Out has criticized Jose Mourinho, accusing him of 'gaslighting' for suggesting Vinicius Jr. provoked racist abuse with his goal celebration.

SportYahooDaily Sabah3d ago2 sources Sevilla Coach Matías Almeyda Receives Seven-Match Ban
The Disciplinary Committee of the RFEF has issued a strong ruling against Matías Almeyda, suspending the Sevilla FC coach for a total of seven matches.

Bennett Leads UC Davis Against CSU Fullerton After 26-Point Game
Bennett will lead UC Davis against CSU Fullerton following his 26-point performance.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Barcelona Legend Supports Vinicius After Racism Incident
A Barcelona legend has publicly sided with Vinicius Jr. following a racism episode during a match against Benfica, highlighting the serious nature of the incident.

SportFrance 24Yahoo3d ago2 sources European Matchday Overshadowed by Controversial Incidents
A recent European matchday left a bittersweet taste as on-field brilliance was overshadowed by intolerable behaviors and controversies.

Daily Merengue Publishes Post-Match Overreaction Edition
The Daily Merengue released a post-match 'Overreaction' edition on February 18, 2026.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Jose Mourinho Criticized for Response to Vinicius Jr. Racial Abuse Allegations
Jose Mourinho faces criticism for his 'cowardly response' and 'meek excuses' regarding alleged racial abuse directed at Vinicius Jr. by Gianluca Prestianni, staining his legendary career.

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Atalanta in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta, giving them a strong advantage in their Champions League tie.

SportAl JazeeraThe IndependentYahoo4d ago3 sources Real Madrid Wins Amid Apparent Racism Storm in Champions League
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Benfica in the Champions League knock-out round, but the match was overshadowed by an apparent racism storm.

Real Madrid Superstar Angry with Jose Mourinho Over Racism Incident
Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Junior is reportedly angry with Jose Mourinho following a racism incident during a Champions League clash against Benfica.

Benfica Launches Investigation into Vinicius Jr. Racist Incidents
Benfica has initiated an internal investigation following racist incidents targeting Vinícius Jr., with two fans identified.

José Mourinho Breaks Silence on Vinicius Jr. Racism Affair
José Mourinho has spoken out regarding the racism case involving Vinicius Jr., which has been a topic of discussion since last Tuesday.

Benfica Identifies Vinicius' Attackers from Champions League Match
Benfica has taken action to identify the individuals responsible for incidents involving Vinicius Jr. during their recent Champions League match against Real Madrid.

SportBBCThe Independent1d ago2 sources Brazil call for ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Junior racism case
Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica this week in the Champions League.

Benfica Files Complaint Against Real Madrid Star Federico Valverde After UCL Clash
Benfica has submitted a complaint to UEFA regarding the conduct of Real Madrid star Federico Valverde following their Champions League match.

Vinicius Racism Allegation Aftermath Detailed by Pundit
Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid's match at Benfica, has detailed the aftermath of an alleged racist incident involving Vinicius.

Real Madrid Submits Evidence of Racism Against Vinicius
Real Madrid has submitted evidence to UEFA regarding racist incidents targeting Vinicius Jr. during a recent match at the Estadio da Luz.

Benfica Alleges 'Defamation Campaign' Amid Vinicius Racism Accusation
Benfica claims there is a 'defamation campaign' against Gianluca Prestianni as UEFA investigates allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid players.

Balague details aftermath of Vinicius racism allegation
Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid's match at Benfica, explains the aftermath of the alleged racist incident between Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni

Jose Mourinho and Benfica Criticized by Kick It Out Over Response
Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari has criticized Benfica and manager Jose Mourinho for their lack of support and response, which he believes 'set the tone'.

Atlético Madrid Scores Early Goal in Champions League Match Against Club Brugge
Atlético Madrid secured an early lead in their Champions League play-off against Club Brugge, continuing their strong form in the competition.

What is Uefa's racism protocol and is it working?
Rather than player welfare, the focus was about racism protocol and process. Did this fail Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr against Benfica?
Benfica's Prestianni Denies Racially Insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius
Benfica player Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match.

Trent Alexander-Arnold Nears Liverpool Return Amid Real Madrid Racism Allegations
Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential return to Liverpool is highlighted following Real Madrid's victory over Benfica, a match marred by alleged racist abuse.

Benfica Chief Attempts to Storm Real Madrid's Dressing Room After Champions League Match
A day after the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid, heated debate continues as the Benfica chief reportedly tried to storm Real's dressing room, prompting security intervention.

Benfica Accuses Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr of Defamation Campaign
Benfica has accused Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr of launching a 'defamation campaign' following a racism allegation involving Gianluca Prestianni and critical comments from Jose Mourinho.

Lewis Hamilton Downplays Concerns Over 2026 F1 Start Procedure
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed McLaren's concerns regarding Formula 1's start procedure with the new 2026 power units, while Alex Albon believes the new regulations will suit Hamilton.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Controversy Over Uncalled Red Card in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match
A former Spanish referee has reignited controversy by analyzing an uncalled sending-off during the Real Madrid versus Benfica match.

New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier Breaks Out with Goal and Two Assists
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier had a standout performance, scoring a goal and providing two assists, leading Switzerland to victory.

Inter Milan Manager Cristian Chivu Faces Starting Lineup Dilemmas Against Bodo/Glimt
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu is reportedly contemplating multiple starting lineup changes for tonight’s match against Bodo/Glimt.

SportThe Independent3d ago Barcelona's Recurring Curse Continues to Haunt Team
Barcelona's recent loss to Girona was marred by refereeing controversy and a persistent frustrating trend that has plagued the team throughout the season.

SportYahooAhram Online3d ago2 sources Real Madrid Media Person Clashes with Benfica President in Tunnel
A Real Madrid media representative reportedly clashed with the Benfica president in the tunnel after a contentious game.
Vinicius stunner helps Real edge Benfica in playoff marred by alleged racism - The Daily Star
Vinicius stunner helps Real edge Benfica in playoff marred by alleged racism The Daily Star

Real Madrid Defeats Benfica 1-0 in Champions League Knockout Phase
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phase, though the match was marred by alleged disgusting behavior.

Matt Hardy Believes AJ Styles Will Wrestle in TNA After WWE Retirement
Former WWE star and current TNA Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy believes that fans will see AJ Styles wrestle in TNA following his retirement from WWE.

SportThe GuardianThe IndependentYahoo+1Ahram Online4d ago4 sources Real Madrid's Champions League Match Halted Over Alleged Racist Incident
A Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was temporarily stopped after Vinicius Jr reported being the victim of a racist remark.