In the dressing room we know what Vinícius told us. “With Prestianni, it will always be word against word and they [Benfica] will believe what their players says. We know Vini heard it 100% and I believe him 100%. But we believe in our player’s word, because more than that, we know the players we have at home,” said the former Portugal midfielder. “Benfica stands for as an inclusive club, an anti-racist club, which would never allow racist players in its squad.

Source: Irish Examiner February 24, 2026 16:35 UTC