Mourinho vows tough action against Benfica star if racism allegation is confirmed

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2 Mar 2026 • 6:33 PM MYT
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  • Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has warned midfielder Gianluca Prestianni that his career at the club will end if he is found guilty of racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
  • Prestianni is currently under investigation by UEFA following allegations made by Vinicius during a Champions League play-off match in Lisbon last month.
  • The Argentinian midfielder, who denies the claims, received a provisional one-match ban while UEFA launched its formal inquiry.
  • Mourinho initially faced criticism for his response to the incident but later clarified his position, stating his complete opposition to discrimination.
  • The manager affirmed that while he respects the presumption of innocence, if Prestianni is proven guilty, he will have no future under Mourinho or at Benfica.

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