Pep Guardiola has expressed a belief that teachers should be paid more to combat racism, following an incident involving Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr in midweek. The Brazil international alleged that he'd been racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who has strongly denied any wrongdoing, during Tuesday night's Champions League tie. Gianluca Prestianni hid his face while speaking with Vinicius Jr in Benfica's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid | GETTY When asked how the situation could be improved, he added: "The schools. Football clubs with the most Champions League titles | GETTY Meanwhile, City will go into their match with Newcastle sensing blood. Just Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle.

Source: BBC February 21, 2026 02:09 UTC