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Mourinho Defends Prestianni After Six-Match Ban for Abuse

8/20/2026

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Mourinho Defends Prestianni

Jose Mourinho defended Argentine Gianluca Prestianni despite the player’s six-match ban for anti-gay abuse toward Vinícius Júnior.
Mourinho said Prestianni is his player and he would support him even if twenty others criticized him.
He claimed referees treat Vinícius differently and urged officials to apply consistent standards toward him.
Mourinho began his second Real Madrid spell on 11 June 2026 with a three-year contract.

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Vinicius Signs

Vinicius Junior signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid, staying until 2032.
His salary rose to about €22 million annually, up from €17 million.
The contract includes a large release clause to deter state-backed clubs and rivals.
Vinicius scored in all three group games and finished the 2026 World Cup with four goals and an assist.
Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the Round of 32, exiting despite his contributions.

History

Historical Context

The European Court of Justice’s 15 December 1995 Bosman ruling, brought by Belgian forward Jean-Marc Bosman, abolished transfer fees for out-of-contract EU players and lifted foreign-player caps. That decision pushed clubs such as Real Madrid to rely on release clauses, a practice echoed today when José Mourinho defends Gianluca Prestianni and Vinícius Júnior’s €22 million contract, underscoring the ruling’s lasting impact on transfer negotiations.

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Mourinho Defends Prestianni

Jose Mourinho defended Argentine Gianluca Prestianni despite the player’s six-match ban for anti-gay abuse toward Vinícius Júnior.
Mourinho said Prestianni is his player and he would support him even if twenty others criticized him.
He claimed referees treat Vinícius differently and urged officials to apply consistent standards toward him.
Mourinho began his second Real Madrid spell on 11 June 2026 with a three-year contract.

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