UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on

Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira shared thoughtful and, at times, pointed reflections in an interview with AS, touching on the club’s recent coaching transition, Vinícius Jr.’s evolution, and the broader responsibilities that come with superstardom. Khedira, who shared a dressing room with some of Madrid’s most influential figures during a golden era, did not […]

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was subjected to offensive 'die' chants during his club's La Liga match against Osasuna, marking another instance of unsavoury fan behaviour.

Two fans targeted after racist incidents against Vinícius JrVinicius case: Benfica launches investigationBenfica has announced the launch of an internal investigation following racist acts aimed at V...

It’s convenient for many if victims of racism just put their heads down and get on with their business. Vinícius Jr. is not that guy. He will not look down or away.

Player Ratings: Benfica 0–1 Real Madrid Champions League Knockouts — First Leg Real Madrid left Lisbon with a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory, built on defensive authority, midfield control, and a moment of brilliance from Vinícius Jr. It wasn’t a perfect performance — far from it — but it was mature, combative, and ultimately decisive. […]

Gianluca Prestianni to claim Vinícius Jr called him a dwarf  The Times

Real Madrid head into their decisive clash with Benfica knowing qualification isn’t the only thing at stake. Vinícius Jr.’s goal in Lisbon tilted the tie in Madrid’s favor, but his post-goal celebrati

Arbeloa’s powerful message to the football world after Vinicius incidentReal Madrid take ultimate stand against racism under Alvaro ArbeloaReal Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his team would leave ...

PollVinícius–Prestianni: FIFA aims to strike hardPrestianni–Vinícius Jr controversy: FIFA brings out the heavy artilleryFIFA is considering an unprecedented tightening of its regulations. In Feb...

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

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

Jose Mourinho seemingly focused on Vinícius Jr.'s celebration rather than addressing the alleged racial abuse directed at his own player.

Sobre o racismo suave que existe entre nós, o caso Vinícius Jr. no Estádio da Luz, e a diferença entre defender um país e defender uma ideia. Opinião de Paulo Mendes

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany criticized Jose Mourinho for attacking Vinícius Jr.'s racism claim, delivering a passionate 12-minute speech on the issue.

On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are joined by MLS analyst Gio Savarese to break down his bold predictions for the 2026 MLS season and the USMNT’s outlook heading into the 2026 World Cup. The boys also discuss the racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica and debate whether current protocols put too much responsibility on the victim. Plus, a wild Champions League recap featuring standout performances and shocking results across Europe.

Following the deplorable incident on Tuesday night when Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. was targeted with racist abuse by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Lisbon, the Portuguese Government has de...

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.