UEFA Slaps Benfica’s Prestianni with Six-Match Ban Over Homophobic Insult at Vinícius Jr.

Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni will miss three matches immediately after UEFA upheld a six-game ban for homophobic insults directed at Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. Three of the six fixtures are suspended for two years on probation, and Prestianni has already served one match at the Santiago Bernabéu, leaving two games to serve. The sanction follows an investigation into discriminatory conduct during Benfica’s Champions League play-off tie. In the first leg, referee François Letexier halted play under the anti-racism protocol when Vinícius accused Prestianni of offensive remarks. Despite Prestianni’s denial, UEFA confirmed the full suspension and clarified that the remaining matches can be served in European competition or with Argentina.

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