Sports News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBenfica winger, Gianluca Prestianni is reportedly considering filing a legal complaint against Real Madrid stars Vinícius Jnr and Kylian Mbappé over allegations of racial abuse. The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, was halted for 10 minutes after Vinícius reported racial abuse by Prestianni to referee François Letexier. Replays showed the Argentine footballer lifting his jersey to cover his mouth while speaking to Vinícius Jnr. 'He called Vinícius a monkey' - Mbappé alleges racist remark by Benfica's PrestianniAfter the match, Mbappé claimed that he heard Prestianni call Vinícius “monkey” multiple times and demanded harsher punishment for the act. The Benfica winger believes he has been defamed by the racial accusations and intends to take legal action against them.

Source: GhanaWeb February 24, 2026 09:29 UTC