Jose Mourinho insists he will kick Gianluca Prestianni out of Benfica if he is found to have racially abused Vinicius Junior. Prestianni is being investigated over accusations from Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr made last month during the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie. Mourinho was criticised for his immediate response, having claimed that Vinicius Jr incites his opponents and refusing to criticise Prestianni. Following that response, Mourinho was asked if he believes the Real Madrid star incited the crowd to which he responded: 'Yes. Vinicius Jr has since released his own statement following the on-pitch ordeal, in which he branded racists as being 'above all, cowards'.

Source: Metro March 02, 2026 00:22 UTC