Carlos Prates He came to Vinicius Junior's defense. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
Carlos Prates He lost his patience with the latest racism incident involving Vinicius Júnior. Last Tuesday (17), the Real Madrid striker accused Argentine midfielder Gianluca Prestianni of covering his mouth with his shirt and uttering insults directed at the Brazilian. In response to the situation, the Fighting Nerds smoker publicly defended the former Flamengo player.
In a post on Instagram Stories, Carlos Prates He criticized fans who label Vini Jr. as "whiny" and "playing the victim," stating that he doesn't understand this type of attitude. The fighter further reinforced the message with clenched fist and fire emojis, as a sign against racism and in support of the player.
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"And there's still a bunch of idiots who've never played anywhere calling Vinicius Junior a whiner and a victim! I swear I don't understand," he wrote. Carlos Prates alongside emojis of a clenched fist and fire.
Understand the case involving Vinicius Júnior
The match between Benfica and Real Madrid for the UEFA Champions League playoffs, held this Tuesday (17), at the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, was marked by yet another episode of racism against the Brazilian Vinicius Júnior.
After scoring the winning goal in the second half, the striker got into an argument with Argentinians Nicolás Otamendi and Gianluca Prestianni. Following this, Vini ran towards referee François Letexier, who triggered FIFA's anti-racism protocol by crossing his fists.
According to the broadcast footage, the complaint from the number 7 player was directed at Prestianni, a young Argentinian player from the Portuguese team. During the argument, the attacking midfielder was seen covering his mouth with his shirt. Watch the video:
Look at this video. Prestianni was already calling Vinícius Jr a “m*onkey” long before he even heard it.
That's why Mbappé said he heard it five times, and reason why he was the first to confront him. pic.twitter.com/ApkVINqoRv
— 10 (@Kylian) February 18, 2026
Carlos Prates wants to face former UFC champion.
Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After knock off Leon edwards No. UFC 322, Carlos Prates He has established himself as one of the favorites to compete for the belt. Islam makhachevHowever, faced with strong competition in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), the Brazilian expressed interest in facing the former champion Jack Della Maddalena to leave no doubt that he deserves the opportunity to fight for the title.
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