Vinicius racism incident sparks Real Madrid response: Alvaro Arbeloa’s side takes firm stand as UEFA faces pressure

Vinicius, one of the game’s most influential forwards and the face of the club, found himself at the center of a controversy that reignited long-standing debates about racism in European soccer.

The Champions League night in Lisbon was supposed to be about goals, tactics, and the fine margins of knockout soccer. Instead, it became something far more serious. Vinicius, one of the game’s most influential forwards and the face of the club, found himself at the center of a controversy that reignited...