'It bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".
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"But it bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him."
— Thibaut Courtois , Athlete
"I believe him completely."
— Thibaut Courtois , Athlete
"Unfortunately [he was] not just happy to score that astonishing goal."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
Key People
Gianluca Prestianni is a winger for Benfica involved in an alleged racial abuse incident.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Thibaut Courtois is a Belgian professional football goalkeeper, considered one of the best in the world.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".
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