This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Sami Khedira, former Real Madrid player and German international, commented on the alleged racist insult directed at Prestianni and Vinícius during the match against Benfica in the first leg of the Champions playoff, and acknowledged that the Brazilian sometimes "provokes" during celebrations. "The reality is that no one knows exactly what happened. We all agree that racism has no place anywhere, including in the stands. If that word [mono] was said, it is intolerable and should lead to a heavy sanction after investigations," he stated, addressing the way Vinícius celebrates goals, which has also sparked discussion. "These are different things. That Vinícius sometimes provokes is not news. He should be aware that he is a role model for millions of children, just like Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi. Cristiano also showed a lot of ego at the beginning… until he understood the impact and took on a leadership role. That is the next step for Vini. But none of this justifies racist insults. No one has the right to discriminate against another person because of their skin color or origin. And it is sad to have to repeat it so many times," he added. Sami Khedira played with Arbeloa, the current coach of the merengues. To talk about Xabi Alonso's successor, the German referred to Mourinho. "Here I will reference a quote from Mourinho. He said that he may not have been one of the best players he coached, but he was one of the hardest workers and had the most mentality. He is direct, competitive, sometimes provocative, but always honest. And that is transmitted to players like Vinícius," he pointed out, adding: "With Ancelotti, Vini was close, and deservedly so, to being Ballon d'Or. With Xabi Alonso, he was more limited by the system because his teams prioritize the collective. Arbeloa gave him more freedom, and that is already noticeable on the field."
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