has submitted “all obtainable proof” to because the governing physique investigates allegations of racism made by their ahead Vinicius Junior.
The transfer comes after the Brazilian star reported racial abuse throughout a knockout spherical play-off tie in .
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Vinicius Junior claims he reported the abuse, allegedly from Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, to referee Francois Letexier throughout Tuesday’s match.
confirmed on Wednesday that it had launched a disciplinary investigation into the occasions.
In a press release, confirmed their cooperation: “Actual Madrid CF publicizes that it has at the moment offered Uefa with all obtainable proof relating to the incidents that occurred (on) Tuesday, February 17, in the course of the Champions League match that our group performed in towards .”
The membership added, “Our membership has actively co-operated with the investigation opened by Uefa following the unacceptable episodes of racism skilled throughout that match.”
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The Spanish giants additionally expressed gratitude for the assist proven to their participant.
“Actual Madrid is grateful for the unanimous assist and affection that our participant . has obtained from all sectors of the worldwide soccer neighborhood,” the assertion continued.
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni lined his mouth when talking to Vinicius Jr (AFP/Getty)
“Actual Madrid will proceed working, in collaboration with all establishments, to eradicate racism, violence and hatred in sport and in society.”
The match was quickly halted for 10 minutes in step with UEFA rules after Vinicius reported the abuse following his aim celebration. He was subsequently proven a yellow card for the celebration.
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Following the sport, Vinicius took to Instagram, writing in Portuguese: “Racists are, above all, cowards. They should put their shirts of their mouths to display how weak they’re. However they’ve safety from others who, theoretically, have the duty to punish.
“Nothing that occurred at the moment is new in my life and my household’s. I obtained a yellow card for celebrating a aim. Nonetheless not understanding why. On the opposite facet, only a poorly executed protocol that served no goal.”
Prestianni has since denied making any racist feedback in the direction of Vinicius through his personal Instagram account. Benfica, his membership, has additionally criticised what they termed a “defamation marketing campaign” towards their participant.
Including to the controversy, Benfica coach has confronted criticism from anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out, which described his post-match feedback as “gaslighting.”
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Mourinho informed Amazon Prime: “I informed (Vinicius), once you rating a aim like that you just simply have fun and stroll again. They (Vinicius and Prestianni) informed me various things. However I don’t imagine in a single or one other. I wish to be an unbiased.”
He additional remarked that “one thing occurs, at all times” in matches that includes Vinicius.