VINICIUS JUNIOR

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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni provisionally suspended for Real Madrid clash amid racism allegations

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for one match by UEFA following allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last week’s Champions League first-leg tie in Lisbon.

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Osasuna stun Real Madrid to break LaLiga race wide open

Vinicius Junior got on the scoresheet for Real Madrid but it was not enough to prevent them falling to a shock 2-1 defeat to Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar in LaLiga on Saturday.

Manchester United forward coach Benni McCarthy before the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Benni McCarthy urges Jose Mourinho to apologise after Vinicius Junior racism row

Benni McCarthy believes Jose Mourinho should admit he "made a mistake" after his controversial comments following the alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's win over Benfica.

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Vinicius Junior slams ‘cowards' after racism storm mars Real Madrid win over Benfica

Vinicius Junior launched a scathing attack on racism after alleging he was abused during Real Madrid's tense 1-0 Champions League knockout play-off first-leg victory over Benfica in Lisbon.

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Real Madrid go top of LaLiga with big win over Real Sociedad

A superb performance from Vinicius Junior helped Real Madrid to an impressive 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, which lifted them to the top of LaLiga ahead of Barcelona's game on Sunday.

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Kylian Mbappe ruthless as Real Madrid put AS Monaco to the sword with 6-1 rout

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were in scintillating form as Real Madrid celebrated a comprehensive 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in what was Alvaro Arbeloa's first Champions League game in charge.

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