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  1. Prestianni Suspended for Real Madrid Second Leg as UEFA Investigates Vinicius Abuse Claim

    Europe Prestianni Suspended for Real Madrid Second Leg as UEFA Investigates Vinicius Abuse Claim

    The Digest: UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni for one match following allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. The suspension means the Argentine will miss Wednesday's Champions League knockout playoff second leg against Real...
  2. Benfica's Prestianni Tells UEFA He Used Homophobic Slur, Not Racist Abuse, Against Vinicius Jr

    Europe Benfica's Prestianni Tells UEFA He Used Homophobic Slur, Not Racist Abuse, Against Vinicius Jr

    The Digest: Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has reportedly told UEFA's investigation that he used a homophobic slur against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, rather than racist language, during Tuesday's Champions League clash. According to ESPN, the 20-year-old Argentine admitted to calling...
  3. UEFA Opens Investigation Into Alleged Racist Abuse of Vinicius Jr by Benfica's Prestianni

    Europe UEFA Opens Investigation Into Alleged Racist Abuse of Vinicius Jr by Benfica's Prestianni

    The Digest: UEFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg. The match was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius reported the incident to the referee...
  4. Prestianni Denies Racist Insults Towards Vinicius Jr: 'He Regrettably Misunderstood'

    Europe Prestianni Denies Racist Insults Towards Vinicius Jr: 'He Regrettably Misunderstood'

    The Digest: Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has issued a strong denial of allegations that he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during Tuesday's Champions League playoff, claiming the Brazilian "regrettably misunderstood what he thought he heard." In a statement shared by football...
  5. Vinicius Jr Accuses 'Coward' Prestianni of Racism; Mbappe Calls for Lifetime Champions League Ban

    Europe Vinicius Jr Accuses 'Coward' Prestianni of Racism; Mbappe Calls for Lifetime Champions League Ban

    The Digest: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of directing a racial slur at him during Tuesday's Champions League clash, issuing a statement branding racists "cowards." The game was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius reported the abuse to referee Francois...
  6. Benfica vs Real Madrid Halted for 10 Minutes After Vinicius Jr Racism Allegation

    Europe Benfica vs Real Madrid Halted for 10 Minutes After Vinicius Jr Racism Allegation

    The Digest: Real Madrid's Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes on Tuesday after Vinicius Jr alleged he was subjected to racist abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. The incident occurred after Vinicius scored the opening goal and celebrated in front of...
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