Chelsea coach calls for lifetime bans over racism in football
Liam Rosenior, head coach of Chelsea F.C., has spoken out strongly against racism in football. He stated that anyone found guilty of racist behaviour—whether player, coach, or manager—should be banned from the sport. His comments follow recent allegations during a Champions League match involving VinĂcius JĂşnior and Gianluca Prestianni. Rosenior shared his own experiences with racism and called for greater accountability within the game.
Match highlights
- Liam Rosenior said anyone found guilty of racism in football should not be allowed in the game.
- UEFA is investigating claims that VinĂcius JĂşnior was racially abused by Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.
- JosĂ© Mourinho, Benfica manager, accused VinĂcius of inciting the crowd, but Rosenior defended the player.
- Benfica described the allegations against Prestianni as a “defamation campaign” and shared footage disputing the claims.
- Rosenior emphasized that racism in football mirrors broader societal issues and called for more accountability.
