UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius
Summary
Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was banned for six games by UEFA for using discriminatory language considered homophobic during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. The ban includes matches in UEFA competitions and for Argentina’s national team, and UEFA will ask FIFA to extend the suspension worldwide.Key Facts
- Gianluca Prestianni received a six-game suspension for discriminatory conduct deemed homophobic.
- The incident happened during a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid in February.
- Prestianni was accused of verbally abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr with a racist or homophobic comment.
- He denied using a racist slur and said Vinicius misheard him.
- UEFA had already given Prestianni a one-match provisional suspension earlier.
- The six-game ban includes two more matches after three matches with a two-year probation period.
- The suspension applies to UEFA matches and Argentina national team matches under FIFA.
- Benfica has been informed of the sanctions and stated how the ban is to be served.
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