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February 18, 2026
Mourinho: Something always happens wherever Vinicius plays
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho stated that Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior should have celebrated his goal against his team in the Champions League match in a dignified manner and added that it is strange that incidents occur at every stadium where the Brazilian plays.
TL;DR
- Mourinho suggested Vinicius Junior should celebrate goals in a more "dignified" manner.
- Vinicius's goal celebration led to fan whistles and boos.
- Vinicius alleged racist insults from a Benfica player, causing a match interruption.
- Mourinho expressed skepticism about both Vinicius's and the opposing player's accounts.
- Mourinho highlighted that incidents seem to follow Vinicius to "every stadium" he plays at.
- Mourinho defended Benfica against accusations of racism, referencing Eusébio.
- The Benfica coach was sent off for arguing with the referee about Vinicius.
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