Fifa impose worldwide ban on Benfica's Prestianni
Summary
Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni received a worldwide ban from FIFA after UEFA gave him a six-match suspension for using homophobic language against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Prestianni will miss at least the first two games of the World Cup if chosen for Argentina and will serve the rest of his ban in European competition.Key Facts
- Gianluca Prestianni is a 20-year-old winger for Benfica.
- UEFA gave him a six-match ban for homophobic abuse towards Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match in February.
- FIFA agreed to make the ban effective worldwide.
- Prestianni already served a one-match ban; two more matches are confirmed, and three are suspended for two years.
- He has played one game for Argentina, in a friendly match against Angola in November 2025.
- Vinicius initially accused Prestianni of racist abuse, which Prestianni denied.
- Players covering their mouths with shirts while talking on the field can receive red cards at the World Cup.
- If not selected for the World Cup, Prestianni will serve the ban in next season’s European competitions.
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