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Vinicius Faces Alleged Racist Abuse in Lisbon

Real Madrid secured a 1–0 victory over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash at Estádio da Luz last night, courtesy of a goal from Brazilian star Vinicius Júnior. However, the match was overshadowed by a serious allegation of racial abuse, creating tension on and off the pitch.The controversy erupted in the 50th minute, moments after Vinicius scored. As he celebrated near the corner flag, he reportedly exchanged words...

The Lanes Debut and Athens Music Roundup

THE LANES STRIKE OUT ON THEIR OWN: Last week, a lucky few caught The Lanes opening for the Drive-By Truckers, and for those who missed it, there’s no need to fret. The band has just released their eponymous debut album, a 10-track exploration of rock’s many dialects. Core members Matt and Kevin Lane are joined by Richard Milkulka and Chuck Bradburn, with production and mastering overseen by Jason NeSmith at Chase Park Transduction.The album’s inf...