Liam Rosenior says there is no place in football for anyone found guilty of racismBy Robert O'Connor, Press AssociationChelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said anyone in football who is found guilty of racism “should not be in the game.”On Tuesday, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior briefly refused to return to the field after alleging he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League game in Lisbon. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior on the touchline (Mike Egerton/PA). Photo by Mike EgertonRosenior though, whilst not commenting on the case directly, believes authorities must take firmer stance against racism. “What I would say it when you see a player upset how Vinicius Junior was upset, normally they’re upset for a reason. “If any coach, player or manager is ever found guilty of racism, they shouldn’t be in the game.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 21:53 UTC