Real Madrid's Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was delayed for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following a comment made to him by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
Vinicius Jr had just given Real the lead when he was confronted by Prestianni who pulled his shirt up over his mouth before saying something to the Madrid striker.
Vinicius Jr immediately ran to speak to match referee Francois Letexier who immediately stopped the game.
Following Vinicius Jr's initial complaint, the referee responded by crossing his arms in front of his face, activating FIFA's anti-racism protocol and temporarily stopping the match.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho was seen trying to console a visibly upset Vinicius Jr and a member of the Benfica coaching staff was shown a red card during the lengthy stoppage.
tusdimopsu
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Nothing to guess about he is from Argentina Gainluca Prestiani
Kinadlnosu
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the derceve the loose. slogan for UEFA that there is no room for racist but some player still using racist. translate thame in Portuguese when others team play in Portugal .
azmotsamar
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guess the country, he is from? 😂😅
Beopsz
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Everybody knows that Vinicius Jr is a problem child , he looks any excuses to get his attention and heat up any situation, he is a very good player but is always looking for problems .
TheHerony
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That Prestiani should be banned frm football... idiot
Mazvita
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Benfica strikers against Cortouis