Felipe Melo has once again addressed the controversy involving Vinícius Jr. and Prestianni, speaking to Win‑Win in forceful terms: “This can’t happen again.
“We’re in 2026. Racism ended a long time ago. It’s a crime. Prestianni has to pay the price. He should be punished severely — financially and also with prison time. Anyone who does this off the field should also be held accountable and arrested, because it’s a crime. At least in Brazil, this is considered a crime. We’re in 2026, and this kind of thing cannot happen.”
Calls for UEFA and FIFA to step in
Melo urged soccer’s governing bodies to take action: “This is unacceptable. I think UEFA, FIFA, and the Brazilian Football Confederation, together with Vinícius, should file a lawsuit against him. They should take him to court. This person needs to be punished severely.”
Melo responds to Mourinho’s comments
He also criticized José Mourinho’s reaction to the situation: “Vinícius spends 90 minutes being insulted, with fans calling him a monkey, as we’ve all seen. And when he scores, he’s not allowed to celebrate? I think Mourinho crossed the line. He’s a coach with many titles, but it seems he has a problem when it comes to condemning racist acts. Mourinho should have done what Kompany did: say that racism is a crime, that it cannot happen, and that we cannot allow it. That’s the answer he should have given.”
“We’re tired of talking about racism”
To conclude, Melo made it clear he doesn’t want to offer advice to Vinícius Jr.: “I can’t give Vinícius any advice. I don’t want to. I’m tired — and everyone is tired — of talking about racism. I don’t think we need to create a hashtag to support Vinícius, for example. We want action. We want punishment. We’re fed up with racism, and the world is fed up with it.”
Dazablmpu
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What did he say?
zehboptuz
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And then who asked your opinion then!!
jekbeilnru
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Well spoken Mr Melo because this is nonsense we don’t have to tolerate any more he needs to be punished severely for him to learn senses from it and also set good example for others to learn from it,what kind of nonsense was that 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
niezly
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hahahahhaha
niezly
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hahahhahahahahahhaha
Roeaekr
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they should sentence Prestiani to death because of Vini or what, Vini always knows how to provoke others.
when Suarez was spitting and biting players they didn't treat him like Vini, Vini is a golden boy of our time, through football he creates awareness, the boy is a warrior, others would have broken down but he keeps flying even after his balon dor was stolen by racists in Europe, if Prestiani is innocent as he claims let him say what he said then, otherwise silence admits guilt.
tisiopruz
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Until proven guilty yet he's getting sentenced... I hope this investigation doesn't take forever
Are you convinced he said what he's been accused of.? Vini Jnr wasn't lying bro, his reaction shows the guy actually said negative stuff, cal a spade a spade.
Boelostuz
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I would be fighting them ARGENTINIANS all the time, if I was a pro baller! slap there soft a**
mishaelmaik
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it's laughable be you are racist
it's my choice to like whatever skin color I choose to like
mishaelmaik
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please what was wrong with his celebration? dancing with the flag? or were you expecting him to run to barnebeu and celebrate before coming back to continue the game? as for your question it's because he's the only black player that have the boldness to continue fighting racism at the expense of his career we saw such heroics with Mario balloteli
please what's wrong also with using shirt to cover your mouth???
Tuslmtuy
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You'll never win Uefa and Epl again shame on you
Shut up there MUMU
Tuslmtuy
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no messi is racist. Is Roman Riquelme
Sense inside toilet
Emmaveli29
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I agree with Felipe Melo 💯. It's time actions are taken with JAIL TIME included for any act of racism around the world. The campaigns against this evil act has not yielded reasonable results so it's time for strict actions to be taken.
You should know that the so call white men won't crate law that will affect them
Zonbdosyz
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The only Argentine player of note that doesn't have racism problems is Messi. Period
no messi is racist. Is Roman Riquelme
Superlizz
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come and jail now ... wait for what exactly???? for using his shirt to cover his mouth???? very laughable
My fellow barca fans, please have some shame…would you type this if it was our own player??
Fatcemnpst
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some ignorance Barcelona fans will still support this, especially the blacks recist must stop
Habcimprt
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Until proven guilty yet he's getting sentenced... I hope this investigation doesn't take forever
Juwbcmpty
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what evidence did Madrid and Vinius have that can prove their case? Can UEFA punish Prestiani just because Vilnius said Prestiani used racist words?
foodelnp
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😂😂😂😂😂
honboprstu
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you are insane
Becadkmnou
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The only Argentine player of note that doesn't have racism problems is Messi. Period
wilbard10
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This small boy don't think twice,he must pay for his actions even if vini was was wrong
Hecceinz
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come and jail now ... wait for what exactly???? for using his shirt to cover his mouth???? very laughable
it's laughable be you are racist
Cicblnopyz
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they should sentence Prestiani to death because of Vini or what, Vini always knows how to provoke others.
You'll never win Uefa and Epl again shame on you
depcdnopy
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Hey my brother, you are a fool to say Vini can provoke. in the world of football, Vini plays stylish football and it embarrasses any player if you are a victim. vini is on the field to play and show case his talent. should that be a crime? If a player stops Vini in a full match, will you not be happy? so why he and his fans can't celebrate and you call it provoke? hell no and this must stop.
You are also a fool like vini
Loualotz
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Pure talking
Hecceinz
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they should sentence Prestiani to death because of Vini or what, Vini always knows how to provoke others.
Hey my brother, you are a fool to say Vini can provoke. in the world of football, Vini plays stylish football and it embarrasses any player if you are a victim. vini is on the field to play and show case his talent. should that be a crime? If a player stops Vini in a full match, will you not be happy? so why he and his fans can't celebrate and you call it provoke? hell no and this must stop.
titsareeffinggood
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Whatever happened to 'innocent until proven guilty' 🤔
Chrismaris1
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they should sentence Prestiani to death because of Vini or what, Vini always knows how to provoke others.
another racist
BeckMathew
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they should sentence Prestiani to death because of Vini or what, Vini always knows how to provoke others.
Weecknoptz
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come and jail now ... wait for what exactly???? for using his shirt to cover his mouth???? very laughable
Barca fans as usual. if this was directed to yamal or rafinha will you be saying this?
Weecknoptz
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come and jail now ... wait for what exactly???? for using his shirt to cover his mouth???? very laughable
please what was wrong with his celebration? dancing with the flag? or were you expecting him to run to barnebeu and celebrate before coming back to continue the game? as for your question it's because he's the only black player that have the boldness to continue fighting racism at the expense of his career we saw such heroics with Mario balloteli
dakbcklrtz
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FU
vecabcky
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Totally agree with you melo,players like Prestianni should be not allowed to be in the pitch anymore.he was flagrant when he was abused Vinicius jr.Messi and Maradona they never had any problems with anyone else and they was best player in the world on their prime time.
Richard0010
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please tell in what way are they pretty much the same? I know Argentina is a complete racist nation but don't know about Brazil who even have diverse people of colors among them.
Argentina still follow Italy when it come to racism.
Foddlotu
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melo be yo self and talk to vini not to provoke also there he is lacking
kisadknst
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I know how much you Brazilians hate argentines but you are not better than them you are pretty much the same
please tell in what way are they pretty much the same? I know Argentina is a complete racist nation but don't know about Brazil who even have diverse people of colors among them.
mupcelnt
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you are a coward
Tesbceikty
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React and Score more GOALS 🥅 ! Problem Solved !!!!!
danailsty
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I know how much you Brazilians hate argentines but you are not better than them you are pretty much the same
danailsty
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That’s all I have to tell you even parents against sons look at Neymar abandone his own son just because his new woman had a baby girl t that is the reason brasil is the way it is
danailsty
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I am against racism but let me tell you Felipe melo if in Brazil the racists go in jail the whole brasil should be made a prison and you Brazilians should stay all lucked in there before you open your mouth you should think because the brasilians even to themselves are resists and descriminate the most against your own people more then anyone else
mishaelmaik
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come and jail now ... wait for what exactly???? for using his shirt to cover his mouth???? very laughable