Vinicius: No place for racism in life, you’re wrong – Emmanuel Adebayor knocks Mourinho
Sport Vinicius: No place for racism in life, you’re wrong – Emmanuel Adebayor knocks Mourinho Published on February 23, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has criticized Benfica manager Jose Mourinho over his comments concerning the alleged racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Last week, Vinicius claimed Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him during both teams’ UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-off first leg clash in Lisbon. The incident occurred after the Brazilian international netted the only goal of the match in the second half. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Following the match, Mourinho suggested Vinicius provoked Benfica fans with his dancing celebration. But Adebayor, a former player of Mourinho at Real Madrid, disagreed with the Portuguese, insisting that he was wrong. “I think Mourinho was wrong, and for the first time, I’ll never agree with Mourinho on this,” Adebayor told BeIN Sports. “There is no place for racism in football, sports and in everyday life. “If you’re not allowed to go by the corner flag and dance, then there is no point because these are the things that bring joy to footballers.” Don't Miss UCL: UEFA suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni after Vinicius racism claim You may like UCL: UEFA suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni after Vinicius racism claim EPL: He lacks confidence – Emmanuel Adebayor on Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare UCL: Mourinho made huge mistake in Vinicius racist incident – Kompany UCL: ‘Depressing’ – Gary Lineker slams Mourinho over comments on Real Madrid’s Vinicius UCL: ‘You thought you’re Thierry Henry’ – Samir Nasri slams Mourinho over Vinicius’ comment Coward, tell us what you told Vinicius – Thierry Henry, Richards slam Benfica’s Prestianni