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Jose Mourinho

‘We won’t talk about that’: Benfica's Tralhao shuts down questions on Prestianni

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in action with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in action with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

Homophobia as serious as racism, says Real Madrid's Courtois after Prestianni suspension

Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois celebrates after the match REUTERS/Vincent West/File Photo
Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois celebrates after the match REUTERS/Vincent West/File Photo

Jose Mourinho’s Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

French referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League play-off, first leg against Real Madrid.
French referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League play-off, first leg against Real Madrid.

UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour

(FILES) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. UEFA on February 23, 2026 suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
(FILES) SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. UEFA on February 23, 2026 suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response

Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Quarter Final - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - February 11, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany REUTERS/Heiko Becker
Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Quarter Final - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - February 11, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany REUTERS/Heiko Becker

Liverpool’s Arne Slot says football must do more after Vinicius racism allegation

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Feb 22.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Feb 22.

Benfica back player accused of using racial slur at Real's Vinicius Jr

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in action REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in action REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Real star Kylian Mbappe calls for Gianluca Prestianni ban over alleged racist slur at Vinicius Jr

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior looks on from the side of the pitch as the match was stopped due to racist chants REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior looks on from the side of the pitch as the match was stopped due to racist chants REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

Arbeloa demands 'complete game' as Real seek Benfica revenge

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - January 28, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Benfica v Real Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - January 28, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Benfica’s Jose Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch

Benfica’s coach Jose Mourinho at a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off against Real Madrid in Lisbon, on Feb 16, 2026.
Benfica’s coach Jose Mourinho at a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off against Real Madrid in Lisbon, on Feb 16, 2026.

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