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.
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Benfica youngster denies racism allegation towards Real Madrid ace: ‘He misinterpreted what he heard’
The controversy from the Benfica vs Real Madrid Champions League clash continues to grow after Gianluca Prestianni released a statement addressing the accusations made by Vinicius Jr. The Argentine y...
Read full article →Ignore Jose Mourinho’s disgraceful response — on Vinicius Jr’s racism allegations, only one thing needs to be said
The idea that Vinicius ‘provokes’ the racism he receives as suggested by Mourinho needs to be firmly rejected, writes Miguel Delaney, with the Portuguese coach showing once and for all that he is behind the times
By Miguel Delaney
Read full article →Real's Vinicius hits out at 'cowards' after racism storm against Benfica
Match-winner Vinicius Junior hit out at "cowards" after accusing Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory in Lisbon on Tuesday.
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