Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni has described this morning's Champions League knockout playoff win against Benfica as a victory against racism.
He was referring to the alleged abuse of teammate Vinicius Jr by a Benfica player in last week's first-leg match.
Tchouameni also praised Vinicius's confidence and composure on the pitch despite what happened.
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Meanwhile, Real defender Raul Asencio has reportedly been hospitalised after suffering a suspected neck injury.
He collided with teammate Eduardo Camavinga, and was taken off the pitch wearing a neck brace.
Reports say he was merely sent to hospital as a precaution, and Real are optimistic that the injury isn't too serious.
Real beat Benfica 2-1 this morning, to reach the last-16 with a 3-1 aggregate win.
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Manchester United have reportedly decided to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, at the end of his current loan spell at Trabzonspor.
They also expect to take a huge loss on the Cameroonian, compared to the £50 million they paid to sign him from Inter Milan.
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Nottingham Forest will aim to confirm their spot in the Europa League last-16 when they host Turkey's Fenerbahce in the second leg of their knockout round playoff tomorrow morning.
Forest have a 3-0 advantage from the first leg.
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In other sports news
Arsenal have reportedly decided to trigger the clause to sign on-loan defender Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal.
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Former Barcelona head coach Xavi is reportedly in talks to become the next manager of Africa Cup of Nations runners-up Morocco.
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Casemiro is reportedly eyeing a move to Italy's Serie A once his Manchester United contract expires this summer.
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American Major League Soccer club Orlando City have offered Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann a three-year contract.
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And seven of our reps will be in tonight's second round action at the German badminton Open, including Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin's clash against Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi.
