Coward, tell us what you told Vinicius – Thierry Henry, Richards slam Benfica’s Prestianni
Sport Coward, tell us what you told Vinicius – Thierry Henry, Richards slam Benfica’s Prestianni Published on February 18, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry and former Manchester City defender Micah Richards have blasted Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni after his alleged racial abuse against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Henry and Richards suggested that Prestianni was a “coward” after he allegedly racially abused Vinicius. The incident happened during Real Madrid’s Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg 1-0 win against Benfica on Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking to CBS Sports Golazo, Henry said, “Let’s see how big a man Prestianni is, tell us what you said, you must have said something because you can’t go and tell Mbappé after ‘I didn’t say anything’, what do you mean you didn’t say anything? So you cover your nose because you have a cold?” On his part, Richards, who was also on the panel, added: “He’s a coward.” Meanwhile, UEFA has already opened an investigation into the matter. Don't Miss UCL: ‘They now have Lookman’ – Club Brugge legend, Van der Elst worried over Atletico Madrid attack You may like UEFA releases statement amid racial abuse allegations involving Vinícius, Prestianni UCL: Alan Shearer disagrees with ex-referee, Clattenburg over Vinicius’ racist claims against Prestianni UCL: Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa sets record after win over Benfica UCL: Vinicius alleges racial slur Benfica’s Prestianni UCL: ‘Covering your mouth with shirt shows you’re weak’ – Vinicius slams Prestianni over racist comment UCL: ‘He said it five times’ – Mbappe reveals Prestianni’s comments to Vinicius