Legendary Thierry Henry furious over allegations of insulting Vinicius

Thierry Henry openly supports Vinicius Junior, daring Gianluca Prestianni to reveal the truth following racial abuse allegations, while also voicing his exhaustion that football remains tainted by racism in 2026.

The legendary Thierry Henry delivered an emotional speech, calling for Gianluca Prestianni to “speak the truth” after the racial abuse accusations against Vinicius Junior during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid.

The incident took place at Estadio da Luz when Vinicius accused Prestianni of repeatedly making racist remarks, causing the match to be paused for 10 minutes. After the game, the Brazilian star posted a strong message on social media, while Kylian Mbappe called for a suspension of the Benfica player.

On his side, Prestianni completely denies the allegations. The young Argentine player insists he did not engage in any racist conduct and believes Vinicius misunderstood what he heard.

However, Thierry Henry expressed skepticism. Speaking to CBS Sports, the former French star said he “can empathize” with Vinicius, having faced similar situations during his career. Henry pointed out that Prestianni covering his mouth while speaking on the pitch made the situation even more suspicious.

“We don’t know what he said. But if he covers his mouth so no one can read his lips, it definitely raises suspicion. Vinicius’s reaction tells me something was wrong. Let’s see if Prestianni has the courage to tell us what he said,” Henry emphasized.

The former Arsenal striker also revealed his fatigue with the ongoing problem of racism in football in 2026. He shared that the feeling of isolation when facing such behavior is very real and sad, especially when players should be recognized for their skills rather than off-field controversies.

Following the incident, UEFA appointed an ethics and disciplinary investigator to clarify the allegations. The return leg between Real Madrid and Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu promises to be even more intense as the fallout from this incident continues.