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Man Utd owner Ratcliffe avoids charge by FA for ‘colonised’ comment
Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe has apologised if people were offended by UK ‘colonised ⁠by immigrants’ comment.
Published On 20 Feb 2026
Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans
Published On 20 Feb 2026
FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football
Published On 20 Feb 2026
Man City ‘on the hunt’ for league title as they host Newcastle United
Published On 20 Feb 2026
Real Madrid send ‘all available’ Vinicius evidence to UEFA in racism row
Published On 19 Feb 2026
Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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Allegri and Milan rage at Fabregas as Como boss admits ‘unsporting’ act
Published On 19 Feb 2026
Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan 3-1 in Champions League playoff first-leg
Published On 18 Feb 2026
Norway’s Bodo/Glimt upset Inter Milan 3-1 in UCL playoff – updates
Published On 18 Feb 2026

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UEFA to investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.

Mourinho, Benfica criticised after alleged racist abuse of Real’s Vinicius

Former Real boss Jose Mourinho criticised for his response to alleged racism by his Benfica player towards Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius earns Real Madrid 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row

Match interrupted for several minutes after Madrid’s goalscorer Vinicius Jr accused opponent of racially insulting him.

Madrid beat Benfica in match overshadowed by alleged racist abuse – updates

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Published on 17 Feb 2026
Goodbye for now
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Published on 17 Feb 2026
Mourinho on racism claims: ‘I want to be independent’
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Published on 17 Feb 2026
‘We have to fight against this type of attitude’
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Published on 17 Feb 2026
‘A disgrace to football’

La Liga: Barcelona stunned by Girona after Yamal penalty miss

Barca miss a chance to move above Real Madrid in the Spanish league as Catalan neighbours Girona climb to 12th.

UCL: Benfica’s Mourinho hoping to play spoiler again versus Real Madrid

All to know as Benfica host 15-time champion Real Madrid in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase.

Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga

Vinicius Jr strikes twice ⁠from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.

Vinicius brace fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad – updates

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Published on 14 Feb 2026
That’s a wrap
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Published on 14 Feb 2026
Can Barcelona close the gap?
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Published on 14 Feb 2026
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Published on 14 Feb 2026
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Real target top spot in La Liga as Sociedad head to Madrid – all to know

Real Madrid have the chance to move to the top of La Liga, and silence their own fans, when Sociedad visit Bernabeu.

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Manchester United fans condemn co-owner’s immigration comments

Manchester United supporter groups and ordinary fans have spoken out against comments by the club’s co-owner.

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