FOOTBALL DAILY: 'Mourinho is a disgraceful human being... ' Benfica-Madrid racism fallout continues, Newcastle to take on Qarabag, Wolves hope to dent Arsenal title push
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What happened during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid?
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How did Vinicius Junior respond to the racism allegations?
Hello and welcome along to Wednesday's Football Daily. I'm Phil Egan. Coming up today, there's the fallout from last night's Champions League action, including the incident in Lisbon, where Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior accuses Gianluca Prestigiani of racial abuse. We look ahead to tonight's European games, including Newcastle's trip to Azerbaijan to take on Carabag, and who could be next in the Celtic hot seat. But first to events last night in Lisbon, and Vinicius Junior has called racists cowards.
What did Jose Mourinho say about the incident?
after the Brazil forward was allegedly targeted during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the Champions League. The match was stopped for over 10 minutes in the second half after an incident involving Benfica's Gianluca Prestiani. His boss, Jose Mourinho, stuck up from after the game.
I talk to Vinicius and he says one thing and then I talk with Prestiani and he says something else. I could turn red and say I only believe what Prestiani told me but in the world of football these things happen.
I try to be balanced and not say that Vinicius is a liar and Prestiani is an incredible lad.
So Presiani, who is the accused player, says, I want to clarify, at no time did I direct racist insults to Vinnie Jr., who regrettably misunderstood what he thought he heard. I was never racist with anyone. I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid's players, he says on Instagram. But I think...
What were the results of other Champions League matches?
Kylian Mbappe has come out and said, the number 25 from Benfica, I don't want to say his name because he doesn't deserve it. First said something bad, not acceptable, but that happens in soccer. Afterwards, he pulled up a shirt to cover his mouth and said, Vinicius is a monkey five times. I heard it. There are players from Benfica that heard it too. I don't want to generalise because there are people who didn't do anything in the stadium. There were 70,000 people who didn't do anything. We just want to support our team. It's this player, this player who for me should not play again in the Champions League. Before we get to Mourinho, when an allegation like that is so specific and it is someone like Mbappe who has put that in the public domain afterwards, UEFA surely have to act immediately.
What does Newcastle United aim to achieve in their upcoming match against Qarabag?
Will they?
I don't know. I don't know. And I think that these words feel uncomfortable saying them. Although we're in an era where democracy is being not only undervalued but undermined left, right and centre, those of us who are still civilised human beings understand the concept of innocent until proven guilty. It feels unclean in circumstances sometimes to use that, but if we don't use that, then we have nothing. I would say that witness statements to an act have been taken as conclusive throughout criminal justice history if they can be proven to be sufficiently credible. You've pointed out that Mbappe is a credible person, and I wholeheartedly agree. Extremely bright and articulate. And as a member of the jury,
What injury concerns does Arsenal face ahead of their game against Wolves?
It's my supposition, although I did not hear Pistiani saying the words, nor could I see because his jersey was over his mouth. It's my opinion that the burden of proof is with Vinicius, is with Real Madrid. And therefore, if I were asked by the judge to sentence, I would say guilty of racism.
And Graham also added that Benfica boss Jose Mourinho, a former Real manager, was a disgrace.
Because the case is proven. You've asked me directly about UEFA's protocols, actions and Mbappe. What I can't swear is that Mbappe heard those words. I don't know if he was close enough. I don't know if the noise in the stadium would have permitted him to do that or whether he is relaying to us what Vinicius has told him. Personally, because I believe Vinicius' take on events,
How is Nottingham Forest's new manager addressing relegation threats?
I don't know.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What happened during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid?
0:00–0:26
2
How did Vinicius Junior respond to the racism allegations?
0:26–0:54
3
What did Jose Mourinho say about the incident?
0:54–1:47
4
What were the results of other Champions League matches?
1:47–2:31
5
What does Newcastle United aim to achieve in their upcoming match against Qarabag?
2:31–3:32
6
What injury concerns does Arsenal face ahead of their game against Wolves?
3:32–4:28
7
How is Nottingham Forest's new manager addressing relegation threats?
4:28–6:03
8
What are the implications of the ongoing racism discussions in football?
6:03–13:46
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