‘You cannot justify racism over a celebration’: Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois slams Jose Mourinho for comments on Vinicius Jr

24 Feb, 16:42 — 24 Feb, 17:00

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Why this matters

Vinicius Jr. has been a frequent target of racist abuse in football, sparking a wider debate about racism in the sport and how it's addressed. Jose Mourinho's recent comments, which seemingly linked Vinicius Jr.'s celebrations to the abuse he receives, have drawn criticism for appearing to justify or downplay the racism. Thibaut Courtois's strong condemnation highlights the ongoing tension and the need for unequivocal support against racism.

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Thibaut CourtoisReal Madrid goalkeeper Jose MourinhoFootball pundit/coach Vinicius Jr.Real Madrid player Real MadridFootball club Gianluca PrestianniBenfica player BenficaFootball club

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First report: indian-express · 24 Feb, 16:42|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 17m|Window: 17m

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