"Racists are, above all, cowards. They have to put their shirts in their mouths to show how weak they are. But they are protected by others who theoretically have the duty to punish them. Nothing that happened today is new in my life or in the life of my team. I received a yellow card for celebrating a goal. I still don't understand why."
"Moments later, the Brazilian had words with Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni. In response, Vini Jr. ran over to the nearest referee to tell him what was said. That referee then put up a hand gesture to announce that the racist abuse protocol was in effect. What followed was a minutes-long stoppage that saw officials speaking with players and staff from both teams. Play resumed shortly after."
Vinicius Junior scored the only goal in a Champions League playoff match in Lisbon and received a yellow card for his celebration. Benfica players and the crowd objected to the celebration and words were exchanged. Vini had a confrontation with Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, who appeared to murmur with his shirt covering his mouth. Vini ran to the nearest referee and officials raised the racist abuse protocol, pausing the match for several minutes as staff and players were consulted. Play resumed shortly after. Vini posted an Instagram message accusing Prestianni of a racist insult and criticizing the protocol and the yellow card.
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