Summary
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho stated that if Gianluca Prestianni is proven to have racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr., his career at Benfica would be over. Prestianni denies the accusation, and the case is under investigation by UEFA. Mourinho emphasized his opposition to discrimination and confirmed that the player apologized for the incident.
Key Facts
- Gianluca Prestianni faced accusations of racial abuse against Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match.
- Prestianni denies the allegation and received a provisional one-match ban from UEFA.
- A full investigation by UEFA is ongoing, which may lead to further consequences.
- Jose Mourinho, Benfica's coach, stated the player's career at Benfica would end if he is found guilty.
- Mourinho criticized Vinicius Jr.'s behavior, saying it incited the crowd.
- Benfica denied reports that Prestianni admitted to using a racist insult.
- Mourinho was sent off for arguing with the referee during the match.
- Real Madrid won the tie, advancing in the Champions League with a 3-1 aggregate score.
