Neymar says he may retire by end of 2026
Feb 21 : Brazil striker Neymar, who extended his contract with his childhood club Santos last month, said that he may retire by the end of the year.
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Kompany: Mourinho made 'huge mistake' with Vini Jr. comments - ESPN
Bayern Munich head coach jose Vincent Kompany has said Benfica boss José Mourinho made a «huge mistake» in his post-match comments following alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.
Brazil call for ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Junior racism case
The Brazilian Football Confederation has written to UEFA and FIFA stressing the need to “identify and punish” anyone guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
Liam Rosenior says there is no place in football for anyone found guilty of racism
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said anyone in football who is found guilty of racism “should not be in the game.”
Real Madrid provide ‘all available evidence’ to UEFA in Vinicius racism case
Real Madrid say they have supplied “all available evidence” to UEFA as the governing body investigates allegations of racism made by their forward Vinicius Junior.
Liverpool’s Slot says football must do more after Vinicius racism allegation
Feb 19 : Liverpool manager Arne Slot says more needs to be done to avoid racism in football following allegations by Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr that he was subjected to racist abuse from Benfica's Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni.
UEFA Opens Up Racism Investigation After Vinicius-Gianluca Prestianni Incident
UEFA has officially opened a disciplinary investigation into Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni following allegations of racist behavior during the first leg of their Champions League playoff clash against Real Madrid. The European governing body confirmed the appointment of an ethics and disciplinary inspector to look into the events at the Estadio da Luz, where Madrid secured a 1-0 victory. The flashpoint occurred shortly after Vinícius Jr found the net, leading to a significant delay as the Brazilian international and several teammates confronted the opposition and the referee regarding a deeply offensive slur.
Vinícius Jr. racism allegation prompts UEFA investigation - ESPN
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate allegations of a racist slur directed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during Tuesday's Champions League playoff match at Benfica.