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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UEFA suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica’s Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
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Crunch time for Real Madrid’s Mbappe-Vinicius partnership
French superstar Kylian Mbappe is poised to return for Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off clash at Benfica on Tuesday after resting at the weekend.
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Three different champions crowned at inaugural Snow Bowl
The host Philadelphia Union, Benfica and Monterrey won titles at the inaugural Snow Bowl played indoors at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Anatoliy Trubin’s wonder goal (as called on Ukrainian TV)
Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored one of the most dramatic goals in Champions League history.
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UEFA Champions League: Old ally Mourinho stands between Real Madrid and final 16
Real Madrid is aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in its way is its divisive former coach, Jose Mourinho.
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Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal
Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as its coach, returning to work in his native Portugal 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea.
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Yamal, the symbol of rising Barca aiming for Champions League progress
With young starlet Lamine Yamal propelling a team on the rise, hopes are far higher for Barca against Benfica than in 2021 when they met.