Benfica / Real Madrid: Lilian Thuram s’en prend sévèrement à José Mourinho après l’affaire Vinicius
The Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid (0-1), played on Tuesday, continues to generate controversy. The reason: accusations of racist insults made by Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior against Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni.
Without taking a position on the substance of the matter, Benfica coach José Mourinho nevertheless pointed the finger at the Brazilian's celebration, which he deemed provocative, suggesting that his behavior could explain the tensions. This statement deeply shocked Lilian Thuram.
In an interview with L'Équipe, the former French international defender didn't mince words. While acknowledging the Portuguese coach's exceptional career, Thuram believes his remarks perfectly illustrate the persistent obstacles in the fight against racism. According to him, questioning the victim's testimony and challenging his responsibility through a celebration is a serious misinterpretation.
For the 1998 World Cup winner, the racist act denounced by Vinicius Junior has no connection whatsoever with his behavior on the field, but solely with the color of his skin. By suggesting that the player "provoked" the insults, Mourinho is, according to Thuram, demonstrating extreme symbolic violence and an unacceptable sense of superiority.
Even more scathing, the former Juventus and FC Barcelona player deemed this analysis "pathetic" and believes it hinders any effective collective fight against racism. As long as certain leaders continue, in his view, to minimize or downplay these acts, it will be impossible to move forward together in this crucial battle, which lies at the very heart of the history and realities of racism in football and beyond.
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