More than a game, less than a human: How sport fails its black icons from Madrid to Johannesburg
[IOL - South Africa] - 18/02/2026
Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Benfica was suspended after Vinicius Junior alleged racial abuse from Gianluca Prestianni. The incident, mirroring struggles faced by athletes like Siya Kolisi and Edwin Edogbo, highlights the ongoing battle against systemic prejudice in global sport.
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