France, Feb. 19 -- Vinicius claimed the Argentinedirected racist insults at him following his spectacular goal early in the second-half at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night.

After Vinicius informed refereeFrancois Letexier of Prestianni's comments, the French official crossed his hands at the wrists to highlight that he was stopping the match and implementing the anti-racism protocol laid down by world football's governing body Fifa.

Following conversations between players, coaches and officials lasting 10 minutes, the two teams eventually carried on the fixture to determine who will advance to the last-16 of European club football's most prestigious competition.

"We have to set an example for all the children who look up to us," Mba...