Sources: Prestianni told UEFA he used anti-gay slur
Gianluca Prestianni has already given evidence in UEFA's investigation into his alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior, sources told ESPN.
Gianluca Prestianni has already given evidence in UEFA's investigation into his alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior, sources told ESPN.
Álvaro Arbeloa said the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior in Real Madrid's Champions League playoff at Benfica this week can "mark a turning point" on the issue.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told in-form striker Anthony Gordon to carry on being selfish following his Champions League heroics in Qarabag.
Brazil's Football Confederation has requested FIFA and UEFA hand exemplary punishments to those who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior
Benfica have condemned the "smear campaign" to which their player Gianluca Prestianni has been subjected to following allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.
Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle's Champions League playoff tie against Qarabag is not over despite returning from Baku with a thumping 6-1 first-leg advantage.
We had a very entertaining week of first leg knockout playoff matches in UEFA Champions League! ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.
Christos Tzolis' 89th-minute goal snatched a 3-3 draw for Club Brugge as Atlético Madrid's defensive problems in the Champions League continued.
Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, with Inter and Atléti in action. Also, Wolves took on Arsenal in the Premier League.
Champions League runner-up Inter Milan became the latest top team to suffer an upset by Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, losing 3-1 away in the first leg of their playoff on Wednesday.
Anthony Gordon plundered four goals as Newcastle took a stranglehold on their Champions League play-off against Qarabag with a rampant 6-1 first-leg victory in Baku.
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has become just the second player to score four goals in the first half of a UEFA Champions League game and the first to do so in the knockout stage.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has apologised for his comments on the Vinícius Júnior racist abuse incident on Tuesday night.
Everything you need to know about the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff round first leg clash between Qarabag and Newcastle United
Benfica coach José Mourinho has been criticised by Clarence Seedorf and other TV pundits after appearing to suggest that Vinícius Júnior had provoked racist abuse with his goal celebration in Tuesday's Champions League game between the sides.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé is demanding that action be taken against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, alleging he racially abused Vinícius Júnior.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 24 |
| Bayern Munich | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 21 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 18 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 15 |
| Internazionale | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Newcastle United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Juventus | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Atlético Madrid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| Olympiacos | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Galatasaray | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| AS Monaco | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 10 |
| FK Qarabag | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Benfica | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| Marseille | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| Pafos | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 9 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| Napoli | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| F.C. København | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 8 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 6 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| Slavia Prague | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 1 |