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Kompany Blasts Mourinho Over Vinicius Racism Row: 'Huge Mistake in Leadership'

For Kompany, the bigger issue came after the final whistle in Lisbon (AFP)

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News18•20-02-2026, 16:59

Kompany Blasts Mourinho Over Vinicius Racism Row: 'Huge Mistake in Leadership'

•Vincent Kompany criticizes Jose Mourinho's comments on Vinicius Junior's alleged racist abuse during a Champions League match.
•Vinicius reported racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, leading to a 10-minute halt in the game.
•Mourinho questioned the narrative, suggesting Vinicius provokes supporters and linking it to his celebrations.
•Kompany defended Vinicius, stating his emotional reaction to the abuse was genuine and not faked.
•Kompany called Mourinho's remarks a "huge mistake in leadership" for attacking Vinicius's character and invoking Eusébio to dismiss racism claims.

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