Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has called for more action against racism in football following an incident where Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racist abuse during a Champions League playoff match on Tuesday. UEFA is reviewing the incident, which halted the game for 11 minutes. Slot stated that the football community must strive to exceed societal efforts in combating racism, emphasizing the importance of immediate reporting and referee intervention. He made these comments on Thursday, ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Slot also anticipates tactical changes from Nottingham Forest under their new manager, Vitor Pereira, who replaced Sean Dyche.

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