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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Former Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has criticized Benfica manager Jose Mourinho over his comments concerning the alleged racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid\u2019s Vinicius Junior.<\/p>\n

Last week, Vinicius claimed Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him during both teams\u2019 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-off first leg clash in Lisbon.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred after the Brazilian international netted the only goal of the match in the second half.<\/p>\n

Following the match, Mourinho suggested Vinicius provoked Benfica fans with his dancing celebration.<\/p>\n

But Adebayor, a former player of Mourinho at Real Madrid, disagreed with the Portuguese, insisting that he was wrong.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think Mourinho was wrong, and for the first time, I\u2019ll never agree with Mourinho on this,\u201d Adebayor told BeIN Sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no place for racism in football, sports and in everyday life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re not allowed to go by the corner flag and dance, then there is no point because these are the things that bring joy to footballers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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