25 Feb 2026 16:01:39
Ed001, interested in your opinion on this matter whilst understanding it's not Liverpool related but football related nonetheless. I'll start by saying I'm neither a believer or a doubter of what's been accused by Vinicius with the Benfica lad, I won't pretend to know by Benfica lads actions or Real Madrid's actions, I will say however it's not out of the ordinary for Madrid to play act but I suspect this may be different.
Having lost to Benfica in the league stages, now this and Benfica lad being suspended, does it offer Real an advantage? Has a player ever been suspended before the investigation has even concluded? If Real have misled people and gain an unfair advantage, is this going to be the start of more dark underhand tactics? I don't want to sound cynical and I know there's no way any of us can really know but there has to be doubts.
{Ed001's Note - it is a difficult one, but suspension is common when someone is under investigation. It is normal practice in business.}
25 Feb 2026 16:33:59
It certainly is, Ed01. I'm a union representative. I have not long come off the phone after talking to someone who had been suspended. For the record, they weren't phoning from Portugal with a Spanish accent!
{Ed001's Note - are you sure it wasn't?}
25 Feb 2026 17:48:06
Personal opinion, I don't think Vini would claim this if it didn't happen. I think, given the history of toxic racism in the game, you have to go with the accuser. The accused should not have covered his mouth. Then it would have been easier to exonerate him. Just my opinion. Heavy-handed, but it's the only way, really.
{Ed025's Note - im with you Ron, i think the shirt over his mouth tells you all you need to know mate..
25 Feb 2026 18:01:18
You've got me thinking now, Ed! I'll have to see if I can wangle a flight to Lisbon, just to make sure!