"Vinicius says Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him in the melee that followed the Brazilian's goal celebration. Benfica, whose social media account went into overdrive, and the player, continue to deny the accusations. Benfica's coach, Jose Mourinho said he wanted to remain independent of casting judgment. Then he suggested Vinicius had incited the response, before effectively making the ridiculous claim Benfica can't be racist because their finest ever player was Eusebio, who was Black."
"The return of the knockouts brought a pair of surprise results, though Bod/Glimt downing a European giant barely registers as a shock these days. Inter's players did not appreciate the freezing conditions in the far north of Norway and Bod, who beat Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league phase this season, won 3-1. Once again, the quality of Bod's football delighted. Not bad for a team out of season, with no domestic football until next month."
Vinicius Junior scored a spectacular goal in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory at Benfica. He alleged that Benfica substitute Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him during the celebration melee. Benfica and Prestianni deny the accusations, and the club's social media reacted strongly. Jose Mourinho declined to pass immediate judgment, then suggested Vinicius had provoked the response and claimed Benfica could not be racist because Eusebio was Black. Kylian Mbappe publicly supported Vinicius's refusal to "shut up and dribble." UEFA's future handling of the allegation is uncertain. Separately, Bod/Glimt beat Inter 3-1 in freezing conditions in Norway.
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