Row between Benfica and Vinicius Jr. takes another twist | OneFootball

The controversy with Vinicius Jr. continues to make headlines, a week after the incidents at Estádio da Luz. According to recent findings, a fan, allegedly wearing a Benfica scarf, was seen placing a bunch of bananas next to an image of the Real Madrid footballer.

The report was made on social media, through a post by Brazilian journalist Léo Dias. He, on his official account on social network X, claims that it was a Benfica supporter and that the said racist episode happened last weekend, when he was visiting the Real Madrid museum.

In the same post, Léo Dias revealed that the act was captured by images of Brazilian tourists who, according to the same source, were outraged by the situation and quickly called security, so that they could detain the person who had placed the bunch of bananas next to the image of Vinicius Jr.

If the episode is confirmed, it adds another case of racism against the number 7 of the merengues, who has been in the spotlight after accusing Gianluca Prestianni of insulting him. The Argentine athlete missed the eagles' match and awaits the outcome of the process opened by UEFA.

It is worth remembering that Benfica ended their European journey last Wednesday, February 25, by being eliminated in the Champions League playoff. Now, the eagles turn all their attention to the Liga Portugal Betclic, as the only possible means of securing a presence in the Champions in 2026/27. The next commitment will be against Gil Vicente, in the 24th round of the championship.

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