Luís Pedro Sousa slams Benfica’s response: sounded like a penalty | OneFootball

Benfica has been the target of criticism due to the controversies involving Gianluca Prestianni and the alleged racist insult towards Vinícius Júnior during the Champions League match against Real Madrid. Luís Pedro Sousa warns that the Club’s response was insufficient and that the club’s leaders need to defend the institution’s historic values, such as inclusion, equality, and respect.

The editor-in-chief of the newspaper 'Record' emphasizes that the Board has responsibilities that go beyond football: “Those who are currently leading Benfica have the moral duty and the historic mission to uphold and honor these values.”

Luís Pedro Sousa criticized the way the club handled the case: “Recently, the alleged racist insult by Prestianni was treated as if they were talking about a denied penalty,” he stated, highlighting the lack of seriousness and sensitivity in the club’s official communication.

The columnist insisted that the handling of the case must be guided by integrity: “Benfica stands for excellence, and it must be managed with excellence. It cannot become yet another victim of the civilizational regression to which the world seems to be subject.”

In conclusion, he argues that the Club of Light cannot tolerate disrespectful behavior: “Those in charge of Benfica cannot tolerate what has happened in recent days,” referring to the assaults on journalists and the superficial way the controversy was communicated.

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