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Mourinho repeats that Sporting's Danish ace Hjulmand is given special treatment by referees

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has repeated that Sporting CP's Danish international Morten Hjulmand is given special treatment from the referees in the Portuguese domestic league.

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Benfica's Prestianni denies 'ugly' accusations he racially abused Vinicius Jr

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni claimed on Wednesday that he had been punished "without evidence" following accusations that he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.

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UEFA fine Benfica for fan behaviour during Champions League game with Real Madrid

European football's governing body UEFA said ⁠it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory ‌behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League ‌match against Real Madrid ‌last month.

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Schjelderup still uncertain he will obtain World Cup visa after suspended prison sentence

Norwegian international midfielder Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica is still uncertain whether he will be able to take part in the FIFA World Cup for Stale Solbakken's outfit after being given a two-week suspended prison sentence in November last year, after a Danish court found him guilty of sharing sexual material of two boys under the age of 18.

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Barriero nets late to save Benfica's unbeaten run in Porto draw as Mourinho sees red

An 88th-minute strike from Benfica substitute Leandro Barriero salvaged a point against title rivals Porto in a tempestuous affair where manager Jose Mourinho was shown a red card in stoppage time.

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Real Madrid fined 15,000 euros for fan performing Nazi salute during Benfica match

Real Madrid have been fined ⁠15,000 euros after a fan was spotted performing a ‌Nazi salute during their Champions League ‌play-off second leg match ‌against Benfica last week, UEFA ‌said on Friday.

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Infantino suggests punishment for players who cover their mouths when talking

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

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Mourinho says Prestianni's career under him 'will be over' if player is found guilty

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said Sunday that if midfielder Gianluca Prestianni is found guilty of racism, his career under the Portuguese will be "over".

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Five supporters suspended by Benfica for alleged racist remarks in defeat to Real Madrid

Benfica announced on Friday they had provisionally suspended five supporters for allegedly making racist comments during this month's Champions League first leg loss to Real Madrid.

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Aurelien Tchouameni describes Real Madrid's win as a victory for 'everyone against racism'

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".

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Vinicius on scoresheet as Real Madrid down Benfica to reach Champions League last 16

Real Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16 with an edgy 2-1 victory over S.L. Benfica, prevailing 3-1 on aggregate and securing a seventh straight win at the Santiago Bernabéu in the process.

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Mbappe omitted from Real squad for Benfica second leg after suffering injury setback

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will miss ⁠the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Benfica due to ‌a knee injury, with the Spanish club not ‌naming him in their squad ‌for Wednesday's game.

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Benfica coach shuts down questions about Prestianni ahead of Real Madrid clash

Benfica assistant coach Joao Tralhao said his side's identity ⁠did not depend on any individual player as he declined to comment on the suspension of winger Gianluca Prestianni ahead ‌of Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg at Real Madrid.

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Courtois weighs in on Prestianni suspension: Homophobia 'just as serious' as racism

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois condemned racism and homophobia as equally unacceptable after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was suspended for allegedly ⁠directing a racist slur at the Spanish team's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match last week.

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Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return spoiled by suspension and Vinicius Junior racism row

Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.

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Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban by UEFA for Vinicius Jr incident

⁠UEFA has provisionally suspended ‌Benfica's Gianluca ‌Prestianni for ‌one match ‌following an incident ‌involving Real Madrid ‌forward Vinicius Jr ⁠in the ‌first ​leg of their ​Champions League playoff tie, the European ⁠​governing body said on Monday.

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Kompany slams Mourinho for handling of racism row: 'It's something we should not accept'

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany delivered a scathing critique of Jose Mourinho's handling of racism ⁠allegations involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, calling the Benfica coach's comments a "huge mistake" in leadership.

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Mourinho reflects on 'extremely demanding' Real Madrid clash ahead of Benfica's next match

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has spoken to the club's in-house broadcaster (BTV) about the controversial clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League ahead of their next match in Liga Portugal, scheduled for Saturday.

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Benfica file complaint against Real Madrid's Valverde for alleged punch

According to Flashscore's sources, Benfica have submitted a complaint to UEFA against Federico Valverde, the Real Madrid midfielder. The issue concerns an incident involving Samuel Dahl during the first leg of the sides' Champions League playoff tie.