Gianluca Prestianni, the 20-year-old Argentine winger from Benfica, was handed a six-match ban by UEFA on Friday, following alleged racist insults directed at Vinicius Junior, the Brazilian international from Real Madrid, during the Champions League play-off match in Lisbon.
Benfica announced the news with this official statement: "Sport Lisboa e Benfica announces that it has been notified by UEFA of the sanction imposed on player Prestianni for the use of homophobic language during the Benfica-Real Madrid match.
"Prestianni has been suspended for six matches, with three of those suspended for a period of two years. Of the three matches he must serve, one has already been completed, and the remaining two must be served in UEFA matches or with the Argentina national team in FIFA competitions."
Nadeemhasan24
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He is not the only one, there are a lot of racist ba$tard$ here in comments section who are sympathising with him and defending him, calling undeserved
napbdelpuz
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Vini is coward n always act like kids
vemadimty
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Homophobic language??? It was rascist language he was being punished for!!! Benfica have pulled one here!
JahanzebNaser
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He is not the only one, there are a lot of racist ba$tard$ here in comments section who are sympathising with him and defending him, calling undeserved
I’m a big fan of Vinícius Júnior and I truly admire the way he plays football. His talent, speed, and passion on the field are incredible. However, I feel that sometimes his behavior and reactions are disappointing. People should respect everyone equally, regardless of color, but at the same time, constantly reacting to every word can create unnecessary tension. He is a strong and successful person, and I believe handling such situations with more maturity and calmness would make him even more respected. I support him as a player, but honestly, I do not always agree with his behavior and habits.
rowabiruy
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go say that in Pakistan you Paedo bomber...go fck some goats as Mohammad did
instead we will fck ur mothr.