Vinicius Junior accused, on the pitch and later on social media, Prestianni of racism. At the end of the game, which was paralyzed for 10 minutes, Mbappé assured that the Benfica player called the Brazilian a monkey “five times”. The Argentine denies the accusations.
Vinicius Júnior was the protagonist of the duel between Real Madrid and Benfica, having scored a spectacular goal that guaranteed the Spanish team’s victory at the Estádio da Luz. However, the Brazilian was also highlighted when he accused Prestianni of alleged racist insults.
At the end of the game, which was stopped for 10 minutes, Mbappé guaranteed that the Argentine called the Real Madrid Brazilian “five times” monkey. The Benfica player denies the accusations and says that Vinicius “misinterpreted”.
“Someone is blatantly lying and this cannot be conceived”, says João Rosado, commentator for SIC, calling for an investigation that will reveal a “clear position” from UEFA on the matter.
However, João Rosado considers that, “in view of the regrettable episodes that have already occurred in the career” of Vinicius Júnior, “we must always highlight the player’s courage” in not remaining silent in the face of racist insults.
