Before a new parole review last month he fired his lawyer and refused to take any part in the process, angry that his request for a public hearing had been rejected. In a letter to Sky News, the man who has spent half a century in jail wrote: "Sacked the legal team!" Perhaps not the wisest move so close to the hearing. Read more: Who is Charles Bronson? He went on to say, in colourful language, that he'd have nothing to do with "the farcical jam roll" (parole) and asked: "What are they afraid of? The truth getting out?" Since then, a new solicitor appears to have got a postponement of the review until today, when the Parole Board panel will assess his application. It's essentially a paper exercise, with the panel considering written statements from prison staff, psychiatrists, probation staff and Bronson's legal team. Its purpose is to decide if a prisoner is safe to be freed. Does he pose a risk to the public and, if he does, is it low enough to be manageable with restrictions on his movements and activities? The panel could decide to free Bronson, recommend a move to an open prison, or delay things and hold an oral hearing. Five decades behind bars Bronson, 73, has spent 52 years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement, and this is his ninth appeal to the Parole Board. He was jailed for seven years for armed robbery in 1974 and, but for two brief periods of freedom, has been locked up ever since because of repeated violent attacks on staff and other inmates. In 1999, he took a prison art teacher hostage and got a life sentence, with a minimum three years to serve. His last conviction, for assaulting a prison governor, was in 2014. I showed Bronson's letter to Bob Johnson, the psychiatrist who treated him 30 years ago. He knows the prisoner better than most. Was Bronson, who now calls himself Charles Salvador, once again scuppering his chances of parole by refusing to take part in any potential oral hearing? "No, I don't think so at all," said Dr Johnson. "I think he's very angry, and I don't see how you could go through what he's gone through and not be angry. "The Parole Board doesn't need to hear from him to make its decision. "He's very provocative. I don't think he means it when he says he doesn't want anything to do with his review. Very clearly, he enjoys the battle. He likes sticking up for himself. "He asks what are they afraid of, the truth? That's a very good question. And the truth is that he is being unjustifiably punished. What this is…he's 73 years, and in solitary confinement. "I mean, it's unbelievable when you think what inner strength this man must have to survive." 'One simple dream' Dr Johnson believes Bronson is institutionalised but could cope on the outside with the help of friends, and with his artwork to sustain him and earn him money. Bronson's letter to Sky News was accompanied by four of his trademark tormented drawings, one calling for an end to his imprisonment. His naive-style artwork is vivid and grim with repetitive themes of madness, restraint, and despair, but it is not entirely without hope. He wrote beneath an early drawing: "God save our dreams. It's all we have left. One simple dream will bring you through all this misery." At Bronson's last parole hearing three years ago, the board members accepted his behaviour had improved. They concluded he wasn't ready for a move to an open prison, but suggested his behaviour should be tested in a less restrictive regime, as the start of a slow process towards release. But nothing much has changed. Since then, Bronson's been moved to another jail, again high security, and he's still segregated and locked up on his own 23 hours a day. Reducing his security rating and testing him with other inmates is a decision for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Will it ever allow it? The MoJ won't comment on individual prisoners. John Podmore, once the governor at Belmarsh prison, said he did move Bronson to a normal cell and worked with him to curb his outbursts. It was 30 years ago, and the experiment lasted only a few weeks. 'It's a Catch-22' "I got a phone call, telling me Charlie had taken the Iraqi prisoners hostage," he said. "He had them hog-tied and very frightened. It was horrendous. A bit of me was kind of heartbroken because our efforts had failed." While the incident was unfolding, Mr Podmore had to leave the prison and hand over command as his father had died suddenly. Bronson later sent him a card expressing condolences, the only prisoner to do so. "He wrote that he was sorry he had caused me so much trouble," Mr Podmore said. On Bronson's chances of a release, Mr Podmore said: "The Parole Board recommended last time what I was trying to do 30 years ago, but it's a Catch-22 situation. "He's not being moved because of his propensity for violence, but unless he's moved, he can't demonstrate he has changed." What hope of a 'freedom party'? The former governor believes Bronson's chances of ever being released are diminishing, partly because of the current climate inside the prison system. "These days you've got the added dimension of serious organised crime, the level of drugs, radicalisation, the general chaos in the system, which I think is being handled badly by governments of all colours. "It makes it a thousand times more difficult. There's such a level of indiscipline around the system, the level of provocation Bronson is likely to face is now 10 times what it would have been 30 years ago." Despite his despair at the parole system, Bronson hasn't given up hope of release. His letter included an invitation to his "freedom party". He said it will be held in 2028, adding: "Don't be late."

It marks a significant setback for detectives investigating the case of the missing 84-year-old, who is the mother of NBC's Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie. She was last seen on 31 January when her family dropped her off at her home near Tucson, Arizona, following dinner with them. The case has since gripped America and beyond. Authorities announced they had obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near the property on Sunday. The glove appeared to match the pair worn by a masked prowler seen in doorbell camera footage before Nancy was abducted, and forensic experts hoped to find a match on a national DNA database. It was announced on Tuesday that no match had been found. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said he believes the man in the doorbell video is the likely perpetrator of the abduction and the primary person authorities are looking for. The Guthrie family, who have released several public appeals for help, have been ruled out as suspects and are holding out hope that Nancy is still alive. More from Sky News:Obama leads Jesse Jackson tributes1,000 suspected paedophiles arrested a month The disappearance is still being treated by police and the FBI as an apparent kidnapping for ransom. Mr Nanos has said Nancy, who has a pacemaker, was extremely limited in her physical mobility and could not have left her home unassisted, leading investigators to believe she had been taken against her will early on.

The prime minister said it was "concerning to see more children getting measles" as Enfield, north London, recorded 34 confirmed cases between 1 January and 9 February - more than one third of the 96 cases across England so far this year. According to a local GP surgery, one in five of the children infected in the recent outbreak needed hospital treatment "and all of them had not been fully immunised". At least seven schools in Enfield and Haringey have confirmed infections, with the GP surgery warning "it is spreading". On Tuesday, Sir Keir posted on X: "Vaccines are safe, effective and can be life saving. "We're urging all parents to check their children are up to date with their recommended vaccinations." He said the UK "expects its leaders to stand firmly behind science to protect our children, not to give oxygen to conspiracy theories". "Public health isn't a culture war. It's about keeping our communities safe," he added. Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread very easily among people - both children and adults - who are not fully vaccinated. The virus causes cold-like symptoms, a rash and spots in the mouth. While many people recover, the illness can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation and, in rare cases, long-term disability or even death. The UKHSA has warned modelling of a large-scale measles outbreak in London could lead to between 40,000 to 160,000 infections. The modelling released in a report titled "Risk assessment for measles resurgence in the UK" estimated that hospitalisation rates would range from 20% to 40% depending on age. Read more: What are the symptoms of measles - and what to do if your child is infected Britain lost its measles elimination status in 2024, with falling immunisation rates stoking fears of a widespread outbreak of the virus. Dudu Sher-Arami, Enfield's director of public health, told The Sunday Times that London had "one of the lowest, if not the lowest, vaccination uptake rates" in the country, making the capital especially vulnerable to an outbreak. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has been available in the UK since 1988, with the first dose usually given to babies aged one, and a second dose at three years and four months. If either dose has been missed, you can still ask your GP for the vaccine. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, MMR vaccination rates fell to about 80% nationally after a 1998 study by British doctor Andrew Wakefield linked the vaccine to autism. The study has been discredited after he was found to have manipulated data and he was struck off the medical register - but not before the study led to lower vaccination rates globally. Since the COVID pandemic, more parents have been asking questions about vaccinations, leading to them searching the internet for answers, where there is a lot of disinformation.

Vinicius reported the alleged abuse to the referee, resulting in the Champions League knockout play-off first leg being suspended for 10 minutes - in line with UEFA regulations - on Tuesday. The Real Madrid winger scored the goal in his side's 1-0 win, after which he celebrated in front of the Benfica fans before he was allegedly abused by Prestianni. A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has since been appointed to "investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour". UEFA regulations state: "Any player or team official found guilty of racist conduct must be suspended for at least 10 matches." Vinicius' Real Madrid team-mate, Kylian Mbappe, said after the game that he and other Benfica players heard what Prestianni said to Vinicius. Prestianni denies Vinicius' allegation, while Benfica released a statement on Wednesday offering their "full support" to their player and suggested a "defamation campaign" is in action against him. Mourinho suggests Vinicius 'incited' reaction Jose Mourinho has been widely criticised for his reaction to the incident after saying of Vinicius: "When you score a goal like that, you celebrate in a respectful way." Later asked if he believed Vinicius "incited" the home crowd and players with his celebration, the Benfica boss added: "Yeah, I believe so. The words they exchange, Prestianni with Vinicius, I want to be independent. I don't comment about it. "When he was arguing about racism I told him the biggest person in the history of this club was black [Eusebio]. This club, the last thing it is is racist, so if in his mind it was something in relation to that, this is Benfica. "There is something wrong because it happens in every stadium. Every stadium that Vinicius plays [in] something happens. Always." Carra: It's rich coming from Mourinho Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher, speaking on CBS, described Mourinho as "a guy who celebrates and antagonises the opposition probably more than any coach has ever done." "Anyone can celebrate how they like," Carragher added. "You shouldn't get racially abused no matter what. "It feels a little rich coming from Mourinho. "Remember him running down the touchline at Old Trafford? I remember in a cup final against Liverpool when Chelsea scored very late, [Mourinho was] telling all the Liverpool supporters to shut up. "It's a bit rich coming from him to be having a pop at Vinicius Jr for his celebration. It's a huge goal in a big Champions League game, he's more than entitled to celebrate how he likes." 'It's hypocrisy from Jose' Meanwhile, Micah Richards described Mourinho's comments as "hypocrisy". "Mourinho is someone who I absolutely love as a coach," the Sky Sports pundit said on CBS' Champions League coverage. "I expect better from him because he's a powerful person within the sport. A lot of people listen to what he says. "It's hypocrisy from him talking about Vinicius Jr when he celebrates how he wants." Seedorf: Mourinho made 'big mistake' Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf, who was working as a pundit at the game, said Mourinho made "a big mistake" with his comments. He said on Amazon Prime: "I think he made a big mistake today to justify racial abuse. I'm not saying that was the case today but he mentioned something more than today. "He said wherever he goes these things happen so he's saying it's OK when Vinicius provokes you, that is it OK to be racist and I think that is very wrong. "We should never, ever justify racial abuse." Kick It Out accuses Mourinho of 'gaslighting' Meanwhile, anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused Mourinho of gaslighting for his response to Vinicius Jr's allegations of racist abuse. A Kick It Out statement said: "When anyone reports discrimination in football, or anywhere, the first priority is that they are listened to and feel supported. "Focusing on Vinicius Jr's goal celebration or the history of the club, instead of acknowledging the report, is a form of gaslighting. "This approach not only harms the individual affected but also sends the wrong message to others around the world who may have experienced similar situations. "Leaders in football have a crucial role in setting standards, and moments like these call for responsible leadership that reinforces respect, inclusion, and accountability. "We look forward to a thorough investigation into this incident, with appropriate accountability linked to the outcome."

The match, in Lisbon, Portugal, was halted five minutes into the second half, shortly after ​Vinicius gave the away side a 1-0 lead in the first leg of the knockout playoffs. Cameras picked up the 25-year-old telling French referee Francois Letexier he had been targeted in a comment made to him by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Prestianni has denied making a racist slur, claiming the Real player "misinterpreted what he thought he heard". In a statement, UEFA said that an "Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour" during the game. It added that "further information regarding this matter will be made available in due course". Responding to the UEFA announcement, Benfica said the club viewed the appointment "with a spirit of complete collaboration, transparency, openness and a sense of clarity". The statement added the club "clearly and unequivocally" reaffirms their commitment to "equality, respect and inclusion" but added that they regret "the defamation campaign to which the player has been subjected". The Champions League match was stopped for 11 minutes as Vinicius went to the sidelines at the Estadio da Luz. Both coaches, Benfica's Jose Mourinho and Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa, talked to him at one point. It appeared that Benfica players were not happy with the forward because he celebrated his goal by dancing in front of the corner flag, and some went to confront him. Vinicius had been shown a yellow card after the celebration. After the forward's complaint, the referee responded by crossing ​his arms in front of his ⁠face, activating FIFA's anti-racism protocol and stopping the match. Real's players threatened ⁠to leave the pitch ​as tensions rose, but the referee ​eventually allowed the match to resume. The teams are due to go to Madrid to play the second leg, with the Spanish side 1-0 up, but Sky News' sports correspondent Rob Harris said there could be sanctions - including a ban for the Benfica player if he is found guilty of racial abuse. In a post on his Instagram story after the game, Vinicius said that "racists are, above all, cowards". He added, however, that he felt "they have, on their side, the protection of others who, theoretically, have the obligation to punish". "Nothing that happened here today was new in my life and my family's", the Brazilian player said. "I received a yellow card for celebrating a goal. I still don't understand why. "On the other hand, just a poorly executed protocol that served no purpose. I don't like appearing in situations like this, even more so after a great victory and when the headlines have to be about Real Madrid, but it's necessary." In a message on his own Instagram, Prestianni said: "I want to clarify that at no point did I direct racist insults at the player Vinicius Junior, who unfortunately misinterpreted what he thought he heard. "I have never been racist towards anyone, and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players." Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, football's world governing body, said he was "shocked and saddened" to see the incident of alleged racism towards Vinicius. "There is absolutely no room for racism in our sport and in society," he said. "We need all the relevant stakeholders to take action and hold those responsible to account." Read more from Sky News:Police blow in case of TV host's missing motherIs Charles Bronson on the verge of freedom? Vinicius has made multiple allegations of racist abuse by both players and fans since he moved to Spain's La Liga in 2018, including during matches against Real's fiercest rivals, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. In 2023, he reacted to alleged racist abuse in a match at Valencia by saying "racism is normal in La Liga". Later that year, the Vinicius Jr law was passed in Brazil to combat racism at sporting events. In 2024, at a news conference ahead of Brazil's friendly against Spain in Madrid - a game organised to raise awareness of racism in the sport - Vinicius broke down, admitting he had "less will to play" because of the abuse directed toward him.

The Transformers star reportedly punched one victim several times, it is alleged. LaBeouf, 39, then reportedly assaulted another man, punching him on the nose, officers said. The actor, who found fame on the Disney Channel as a young teen in the early 2000s, was arrested and has been charged with "two counts of simple battery". Sky's US partner, NBC News, has contacted LaBeouf's representatives for comment. The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement that they were called at 12.45am on Tuesday after a member of staff reported that he had been punched. "A man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasing[ly] aggressive at a Royal Street business. "Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf who used his closed fists on the victim several times," the statement added. Read more from Sky News:Jill Biden's ex denies murderOutrage over anti-Muslim commentJesse Jackson obituary Officers stated that LaBeouf then left, but then "came back, acting even more aggressive" but reportedly punched the same victim again and then assaulted another man, "punching him in the nose". The police department added that LaBeouf was restrained until police arrived, then taken to hospital for the "treatment of unknown injuries", and charged after his release. It is not clear what circumstances led to the incident. The Hollywood actor is also known for films including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Constantine and, more recently, several independent movies.

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) of MPs accused ministers of "not moving fast enough" in introducing a licensing system for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. They warned that a lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry had led to a "wild west" where patients are having procedures in garden sheds, hotel rooms and public toilets. The committee welcomed government proposals to make sure BBLs and other high-risk procedures are only performed by specified health workers. It said this would act as a "de facto ban" on these procedures, which "pose a serious threat to patient safety". But in a report the WEC called on the government to go further, saying: "High-harm procedures such as the liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL), which has resulted in fatalities, should be banned immediately without further consultation. "A licensing system for lower-risk procedures, in which only those suitably qualified can perform them, should be introduced within this Parliament." The MPs added: "The government is not moving quickly enough in introducing such a system. "At present, individuals without any formal training can carry out potentially harmful interventions, placing the public at risk." There is currently no regulation on who can perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as injectables, including fillers or botulinum toxin injections, often referred to as Botox, laser therapy or chemical peels. A BBL is a non-surgical augmentation which sees dermal fillers injected into the buttocks to increase volume and alter their shape. Read more from Sky News:The Catch-22 facing Britain's most notorious prisonerPolice look at private Stansted flights after Epstein files Impact of social media and face-editing tech The committee also suggested more people are turning to cosmetic procedures because of body image issues due to social media and face-editing technologies. MPs raised concerns about the impact of influencers "normalising" high-risk procedures. They also suggested the NHS should record data on cosmetic procedures performed abroad. Government 'taking action to crack down on cosmetic cowboys' Health Secretary Wes Streeting said in 2024 he would work to improve safety for Britons travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures in the wake of several deaths. A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "This government is taking action to crack down on cosmetic cowboys and root out dangerous treatments. "Our tough new measures will ensure only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform the highest-risk procedures. "For anyone considering a cosmetic procedure, please check the provider's qualifications and insurance - and avoid treatments that appear suspiciously cheap. "We will consider the Women and Equalities Committee's report and respond fully in due course."

Vinicius Jr had just given Real the lead - after which he celebrated in front of the Benfica fans, for which he was booked - when he was confronted by Prestianni, who pulled his shirt up over his mouth before saying something to the Madrid forward. Vinicius Jr ran to speak to match referee Francois Letexier, who immediately stopped the game. Following Vinicius Jr's complaint, the referee responded by crossing ​his arms in front of his ⁠face, activating FIFA's anti-racism protocol and temporarily stopping the match. Posting after the game in Portuguese on his Instagram story, Vinicius Jr wrote: "Racists are, above all, cowards. "They need to put their shirts over their mouths to demonstrate how weak they are. "But they have, on their side, the protection of others who, theoretically, have the obligation to punish. Nothing that happened here today was new in my life and my family's. "I received a yellow card for celebrating a goal. I still don't understand why. On the other hand, just a poorly executed protocol that served no purpose. "I don't like appearing in situations like this, even more so after a great victory and when the headlines have to be about Real Madrid, but it's necessary." Benfica coach Jose Mourinho was seen speaking to a visibly upset Vinicius Jr and a member of the Benfica coaching staff was shown a red card during the lengthy stoppage. After a number of discussions between players, coaches and the referee, play then resumed. Real Madrid held on to win 1-0, with Mourinho also sent off for a separate incident, but there was a further short delay late in stoppage time when fans threw objects as Vinicius Jr was attempting to take a corner kick. In a statement in Portuguese on Instagram, shared by Benfica on social media, Prestianni denied making racist comments. He wrote: "I want to clarify that at no time did I direct racist insults to Vini Jr, who regrettably misunderstood what he thought he heard. "I was never racist with anyone and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players." Benfica posted footage of the incident on X, with the comment: "As the images demonstrate, given the distance, the Real Madrid players could not have heard what they claim to have heard." A UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has since been appointed to 'investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour' during the knockout play-off tie. Mbappe explains what he heard Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said in an interview after the game that he heard Prestianni racially abuse his team-mate and said the Benfica winger should not be allowed to play in the Champions League. "I know everything," the France international said after the game. "I will explain everything that happened. "Vinicius scored a goal - an amazing goal. He goes to dance and the people boo him. That's something that happens in football. After that, there's a moment of tension with the Benfica players. It's better if it doesn't happen, but this can happen too. "It's the Champions League, the best competition in the world for clubs. So, it's normal that people want to win, to give their best for their club and their fans and defend their colours. "After that, Benfica's No 25 - I don't want to say his name because he doesn't deserve it - starts to talk badly. You don't accept it but, again, it happens in football and it will continue to happen. "He put his shirt here [over his mouth] to say Vinicius is a ****** five times. I heard it. There are Benfica players who heard it as well. And after that point, everything you have seen started. "I want to try and explain it calmly. I don't want to speak in a general manner. I have come to Portugal many times. I have been lucky to have many team-mates and friends from Portugal, and nothing has ever happened to me. "With these kind of things, it's very important to speak in a very clear way, and to not speak in general, because there are people who haven't done anything wrong. In the stadium, I think there are 70,000 people who haven't done anything wrong. They just wanted to support their team. "I have the maximum respect for Benfica and their manager, who is one of the best in history, who has made history at Real Madrid. "But this player, for me, doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League anymore. "It's a wonderful thing to play in the Champions League. The best competition. Everyone here, all the journalists, loves the Champions League, no? It inspires me as a player, it inspires the people, it inspires children, and we have to give the best possible example to young people. "If we let this kind of thing happen, I think all the values of football are worthless, all that we believe is worthless. We have to do something." Mourinho criticised for 'big mistake' after Vinicius incident After the game, Mourinho suggested Vinicius Jr had provoked the abuse with his celebration. "I told him, when you score a goal like that you just celebrate and walk back. They [Vinicius and Prestianni] told me different things. But I don't believe in one or another. I want to be an independent," he told Amazon Prime. "When he was arguing about racism, I told him the biggest person [Eusebio] in the history of this club was black. "This club, the last thing that it is, is racist." Mourinho then appeared to comment on previous incidents in which Vinicius Jr has been subject to racist abuse in stadiums. The Brazilian has spoken out multiple times against racism he has been subject to inside stadiums. In June 2024 three Valencia fans were jailed for eight months for racially abusing him during a LaLiga game the previous year, in the first verdict of its kind in Spain. "There is something wrong because it happens in every stadium," said Mourinho. "A stadium where Vinicius plays something happens, always." Former Real Madrid midfielder Clarence Seedorf, who was working as a pundit at the game, criticised the comments. He said on Amazon Prime: "I think he made a big mistake today to justify racial abuse and I'm not saying that was the case today but he mentioned something more than today. "He said wherever he goes these things happen, so he's saying it's OK when Vinicius provokes you, that is it OK to be racist and I think that is very wrong. "We should never, ever justify racial abuse." Alexander-Arnold: This is a disgrace to football Vinicius Jr's team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold told Amazon Prime after the game: "I can't comment too much as there is probably an ongoing investigation. "What's happened tonight is a disgrace to football. It's overshadowed the performance, especially after such an amazing goal. "Vini has been subjected to this a few times throughout his career, there's no place for it in football or society. It's disgusting." Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa told Amazon Prime: "You have to ask Benfica's players [about it]. "Everyone can see what happened with Prestianni, he put the shirt over his mouth. You have to ask him. "What Vini said is not important, we need to fight against racism in football. We support Vini of course." On the objects thrown at Vinicius Jr, Alexander-Arnold said: "It's a hostile environment, maybe they were upset with the way Vini celebrated. I don't know what set them off like that. Like I said, hostile environment. We are used to it as a team. We take the win, go back home and play again." Vinicius' history with incidents of racism Vinicius Jr has spoken out previously about repeated racist abuse he has suffered, saying in 2024 that he felt "less and less" like playing football because of the abuse. In that same year, three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for racially abusing him at a match in May 2023 - in scenes reminiscent of those in Benfica, as the game was also stopped for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr alerted the referee to fans he felt had abused him. After the game, the Brazilian said LaLiga "belongs to racism". But LaLiga president Javier Tebas responded that Vinicius had been "manipulated" in calling out the abuse. Tebas later apologised for those comments. The three supporters from the Valencia incident were also fined €5,000 and banned from sporting venues for one year for making racist gestures. Valencia were fined €27,000 and had their stadium partially closed for three matches. Since then, Spain has been punishing supporters for racist abuse towards Vinicius Jr. Four people were convicted for hanging an effigy with his name on it off a highway bridge in Madrid earlier in 2023. Three of them were sentenced to seven months in prison for hate crimes and threats, while the other was sentenced to 15 months in prison for sharing the images online. All four had to take an anti-discrimination training programme to have those sentences suspended, while they were also fined €60,000 and banned from sports venues for two years. And just last year, five Real Valladolid fans were found guilty for racially abusing Vinicius Jr during a match in 2022. They faced one year in prison and were fined up to €1,620 - but again the prison sentences were suspended as long as they did not attend a football match for three years. What happens next? Sky Sports News' chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol: "Prestianni is likely to be available for selection for the second leg of Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off at Real Madrid next Wednesday, unless UEFA move much faster than they have in the past. "UEFA have appointed an Ethics & Disciplinary inspector to look into allegations of discriminatory behaviour during the first leg in Lisbon and the investigation is unlikely to be completed in a matter of days. "Prestianni insists he did not direct any racist insults towards Vinicius Jr, but if he is found guilty of breaking UEFA rules he will be suspended for at least 10 games. "The inspector has to gather evidence and interview the relevant parties before his report is forwarded to UEFA's disciplinary body. "In April 2021, Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela was banned for 10 games by UEFA for racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. "Kudela had denied racially abusing Kamara while covering his mouth. The incident happened at Ibrox on March 18 2021. "Some 19 days later, on April 6, Kudela was given a provisional one-match suspension while UEFA investigated the allegation. Kudela then received his 10-match ban 27 days after the incident, on April 14.