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Gianluca Prestianni‚ the Benfica star accused of racially abusing Vinicius Jr‚ is reportedly claiming the Real Madrid winger referred to him as a dwarf or midget during the Champions League match last week. The Argentine‚ who has been given a provisional one-match ban by UEFA‚ is set to miss the second leg of the play-off tie on Wednesday‚ one week after the ugly scenes that followed Vinicius' winner in the 50th minute of the first leg in Lisbon. Prestianni is alleged to have directed the word 'mono'‚ or monkey‚ towards Vinicius Jr after the Brazilian's goading celebration in front of Benfica fans‚ but the 20-year-old star has since claimed that he used a homophobic slur instead.
Benfica remain steadfast in their support for their player Gianluca Prestianni after the star was given a provisional one-match ban by Uefa for alleged racist abuse he aimed at Vinicius Jnr last week. The sanction is set to impact the second leg of the play-off tie on Wednesday‚ one week after Prestianni is believed to have tangled with the Brazil international shortly after he scored the winner in the 50th minute. But in advance of the tie‚ Portuguese club flew to Madrid on Tuesday morning with Prestianni in tow‚ with the 20-year-old receiving a standing ovation from fans at Lisbon airport‚ as per A Bola.
Philippe Coutinho has confirmed his departure from boyhood club Vasco de Gama‚ citing that he is 'mentally exhausted' in an emotional statement on social media. Coutinho‚ 33‚ re-joined the Brazilian side on a permanent deal last year‚ following a short-loan spell during his stint at Aston Villa‚ and seemed likely to extend his stay at the club. However‚ the former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder has been booed by his own fans in recent weeks‚ most recently during a penalty shootout victory over second division side Volta Redonda in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals. Coutinho was substituted at half-time during the clash‚ and opted not to return to the bench to support his team-mates in the second half.
Footballer‚ 41‚ who fed ex-lover to dogs set to make return in huge cup competition
Gianluca Prestianni has sought to clarify the comments he allegedly directed to Vinicius Jr that sparked an explosive row in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The contest between Prestianni's Benfica and Vinicius's Madrid was halted for 10 minutes when the Brazilian accused his opponent of racially abusing him moments after he put the visitors in the lead in Lisbon.
In Brazil‚ a message of support for Vinicius Jr. after being racially abused in the Champions League
Two more damning interviews given to Spanish and French television by Jose Mourinho were called out as 'hypocrisy' by Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards‚ and met with fury by Thierry Henry‚ after the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager opted to blame Vinicius Jr for 'provoking' one of his Benfica players to allegedly racially abuse him. The Brazil international had been celebrating his 50th-minute wonder-goal when he was approached by Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni‚ who said something to Vinicius with his shirt over his mouth. The Real Madrid star alleges that Prestianni called him a 'monkey'‚ while his team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni told reporters after the final whistle the Argentine had claimed he used a Spanish homophobic slur.
Reo Hatate 'frustration' escapes Celtic dressing room as two transfer truths surface amid Brazil murmur
Carlo Ancelotti has been in charge of Brazil for less than a year‚ but the Italian is immersing himself into their culture in more ways than one. The 66-year-old‚ who is Brazil's first ever foreign coach‚ will be tasked with trying to lead the Selecao to a record-extending sixth World Cup this summer in Canada‚ Mexico and the United States. Brazil continue their preparations for that tournament next month when they face France in a mouth-watering friendly on March 26 before taking on Croatia on April 1.
Former footballer‚ 22‚ killed after being hit by stray bullet during shooting
Lucas Paqueta has completed his emotional return to his boyhood club Flamengo after agitating for a transfer away from West Ham amid a turbulent season for the east London side. The Brazil international had missed West Ham's last three matches with a minor back complaint after communicating his desire to move back to his homeland‚ after becoming disillusioned with life in England in the wake of fighting the FA's long-running spot-fixing allegations. The 28-year-old was cleared by an independent disciplinary commission last summer‚ but became increasingly intent on a move away from the London Stadium with the opening of the January transfer window.
The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones - including two Wolves goalkeepers attracting interest‚ Bournemouth's new Brazilian signing.
Maguire approached the visibly dejected Brazilian after the referee blew the full-time whistle to signal United's dramatic 3-2 victory at the Emirates on Sunday. But Gabriel was in no mood for pleasantries after his side squandered the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League‚ and opted to blank Maguire's advances.
KIERAN GILL AT SELHURST PARK: Catch him if you can‚ but as Crystal Palace and Tyrick Mitchell discovered here‚ it can take some doing to stop 'Super Steve'. That may not sound the sexiest name for a superhero‚ but in Estevao‚ Chelsea do possess someone with special powers. He is their 18-year-old Brazilian who they have tried to hold back for his own good since arriving in England‚ but who continues to embrace those expectations heaped upon him.
The popular broadcaster‚ 66‚ sparked concern when he failed to return to his presenting duties alongside Gabriel Agbonlahor after a break during the show on Thursday. Former Aston Villaforward Agbonlahor said Brazil had been 'feeling a bit poorly' after taking to the microphones for their 6am slot. Katie Shanahan was then drafted in following the conclusion of the station's Early Breakfast Show.
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