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Football's Racism Scar: Vinicius Jr. Incident Sparks Outrage
18 Feb
Summary
- Vinicius Junior reported racist abuse during a Champions League match.
- FIFA's protocol was used, halting the game for 10 minutes.
- Football trademarks, like '93:20' and Sir Alex Ferguson's name, are explored.
A recent Champions League match saw Vinicius Junior alleging racist abuse, a depressingly familiar scenario in football. The game was halted for 10 minutes as per FIFA's 2024 protocol after objects were thrown and an alleged insult was made, sparking a significant altercation. This incident underscores a persistent problem within the sport, with players like Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold condemning the actions.
Manager Jose Mourinho's comments about Benfica legend Eusebio being Black were also scrutinized. The match itself concluded with Real Madrid winning 1-0, but the focus remained on the off-field controversy. Meanwhile, other Champions League play-off results included Galatasaray's dominant 5-2 victory over Juventus and Monaco's 3-2 comeback loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Beyond the pitch drama, the article explores the unexpected realm of football trademarks. It reveals that figures like Sir Alex Ferguson and clubs such as Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have trademarked names and historical moments. Manchester City's '93:20' and Tottenham's 'one of our own' chant are cited as examples of this commercial aspect of the game.
Additional football news mentioned includes Galatasaray's surprising 5-2 win against Juventus, a comeback victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Monaco, and Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 win against Atalanta. Upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League matches and a dramatic late equalizer affecting Wrexham's play-off aspirations are also noted.
