Benfica’s Prestianni receives one-match ban for Vinicius incident

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match due to allegations of racial abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. The suspension means Prestianni will miss the upcoming Champions League playoff match at the Bernabeu. The incident occurred during a recent match when Vinicius accused Prestianni of calling him “monkey,” a claim the player denies. Benfica has supported Prestianni, asserting that the accusations are unfounded.

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