UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension Benfica have failed in an appeal against a provisional suspension imposed by UEFA on their player Gianluca Prestianni amid allegations he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. Soccer • 25 Feb
UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension Benfica have failed in an appeal against a provisional suspension imposed by UEFA on their player Gianluca Prestianni amid allegations he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. Soccer • 25 Feb
Brazil FA ask for 'rigour' in Vinicius Jr racism probe The Brazilian Football Confederation has written to UEFA and FIFA stressing the need to "identify and punish" anyone guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. Soccer • 20 Feb
Brazil FA ask for 'rigour' in Vinicius Jr racism probe The Brazilian Football Confederation has written to UEFA and FIFA stressing the need to "identify and punish" anyone guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. Soccer • 20 Feb
'Racists are cowards' - Vinicius Jr on alleged abuse Vinicius Junior has said "racists are cowards" after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid's Champions League win over Benfica. Soccer • 18 Feb
'Racists are cowards' - Vinicius Jr on alleged abuse Vinicius Junior has said "racists are cowards" after the Brazil forward was allegedly abused during Real Madrid's Champions League win over Benfica. Soccer • 18 Feb
Vinicius Junior ruled out of Real's Anfield visit Vinicius Junior looks set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Liverpool after sustaining a hamstring injury. Soccer • 25 Nov 24
Vinicius Junior ruled out of Real's Anfield visit Vinicius Junior looks set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Liverpool after sustaining a hamstring injury. Soccer • 25 Nov 24
Real hit back as absorbing Munich clash ends all square Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg. Soccer • 01 May 24
Real hit back as absorbing Munich clash ends all square Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg. Soccer • 01 May 24
Tearful Vinicius Junior explains impact of racist abuse Vinicius Junior broke down in tears in a media conference when asked about racism ahead of Tuesday night's friendly between Spain and Brazil. Soccer • 25 Mar 24
Tearful Vinicius Junior explains impact of racist abuse Vinicius Junior broke down in tears in a media conference when asked about racism ahead of Tuesday night's friendly between Spain and Brazil. Soccer • 25 Mar 24
Real Madrid file complaint over Vinicius abuse Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week. Soccer • 15 Mar 24
Real Madrid file complaint over Vinicius abuse Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week. Soccer • 15 Mar 24
Infantino wants 'zero tolerance' approach to racism FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists a "zero tolerance" approach must be taken to racism and has called for referees at all levels to stop matches if incidents occur. Soccer • 15 Jun 23
Infantino wants 'zero tolerance' approach to racism FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists a "zero tolerance" approach must be taken to racism and has called for referees at all levels to stop matches if incidents occur. Soccer • 15 Jun 23
Valencia to appeal 'unfair' punishment for racist abuse Valencia will appeal against their five-game partial stadium closure and hefty fine following the racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, calling the sanction "unfair and disproportionate". Soccer • 24 May 23
Valencia to appeal 'unfair' punishment for racist abuse Valencia will appeal against their five-game partial stadium closure and hefty fine following the racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, calling the sanction "unfair and disproportionate". Soccer • 24 May 23
Benzema believes fans made the difference Hat-trick hero Karim Benzema dedicated a record-breaking night to the Real Madrid fans after they stunned Paris St Germain with a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 side on aggregate. Soccer • 10 Mar 22
Benzema believes fans made the difference Hat-trick hero Karim Benzema dedicated a record-breaking night to the Real Madrid fans after they stunned Paris St Germain with a second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 side on aggregate. Soccer • 10 Mar 22
