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Real Madrid players celebrate in front of their fans after a goal from Vinicius Junior against Benfica. Image used for representative purpose. (Photo: AP)

Real Madrid move to ban supporter after Nazi gesture vs Benfica in Champions League clash

February 26, 2026 1:26 pm

Real Madrid have urgently requested the expulsion of a supporter caught on television performing a Nazi salute before their Champions League clash against Benfica, condemning the gesture as one that "incites violence and hatred in sports and society."

Chelsea's Pedro Neto, left, Wesley Fofana, center, and Jorrel Hato react after a goal during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match between Hull City and Chelsea in Hull, England, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo)

'It's 2026, and nothing changes': Chelsea and Burnley stars expose vile racial abuse after Premier League game

February 22, 2026 2:55 pm

Fofana, who was sent off in the 72nd minute after receiving a second yellow, shared screenshots of messages he received on the Instagram.

Five years, 19 acts of racism: How Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has been a repeated target of abuse

February 19, 2026 12:32 am

Prestianni, the 20-year-old Argentine midfielder, appeared to cover his mouth with his shirt while speaking to Vinicius during the exchange. He has denied making any racist remark toward the Real Madrid player.

Fenerbahce's head coach Jose Mourinho, left, during the Europa League playoff second leg soccer match between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce at the RSC Anderlecht stadium in Brussels, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo)

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho on racism claims: 'I'm the opposite of racist'

March 06, 2025 11:53 pm

The 62-year-old Jose Mourinho was accused by Galatasaray of making racist comments following the 0-0 Super Lig draw between the teams last week, after which he said the home side's bench had been "jumping like monkeys".

Rodrigo Bentancur banned fine 7 matches racism son

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur banned for 7 matches after racist remarks on teammate Son Heung-min

November 18, 2024 5:32 pm

As a result of the ban, even though Bentancur will still be available for Tottenham's Europa League matches but he will not return to domestic action until December 26.

Online racial abuser given 8-month prison sentence for insulting Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger

July 18, 2024 7:27 am

The offender avoided prison after agreeing to participate in an anti-discrimination awareness program, the club said.

Euro 2024: Racism problem in German football

EXPLAINED: How a “sh**ty” survey brings to light Germany’s racism problem ahead of Euro 2024

June 12, 2024 4:45 am

Since the ARD aired its documentary 'United and Justice and Diversity' last week, Germany's racism problem has come at large ahead of the country's most important football summer in two decades.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and his son detained in racism probe

June 30, 2023 4:23 pm

Galtier, who is on his way out at PSG but still under contract, denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim comments when he was in charge of French club Nice.

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

June 05, 2023 3:31 pm

The Black player currently subjected to the most vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults is Vinícius Júnior, a 22-year-old Brazilian who plays for Real Madrid, arguably the most successful soccer team in Europe.

'Would be powerful if FIFA used my father's legacy to fight racism': Pele's daughter speaks out after racist abuse of Vinicius

May 24, 2023 10:47 pm

"Spain should be ashamed. LaLiga should be ashamed. Real Madrid should be ashamed that they're not standing up for Vinicius and putting their foot down," Pele's daughter Nascimento said in a video.