European NightsTue, Feb 24 | 6AM ET

Vinícius Jr, Racism & UEFA: Is Football Failing Its Stars?

DescriptionOn this episode of European Nights, Rog and Rory unpack a dark night in Lisbon when Vinicius Jr's wondergoal against Benfica was overshadowed by yet another allegation of racial abuse. We discuss why this keeps happening in football, if UEFA is doing enough to prevent it, and talk about how football can really protect its players.

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