UEFA Sanctions Prestianni Over Vinicius Racism Allegation Before Real Madrid UCL Match

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UEFA Suspends Prestianni for Racism Allegation Against Vinicius Ahead of UCL Clash

Vinicius Junior has accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him. Image: Reuters

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Firstpost•24-02-2026, 10:42

UEFA Suspends Prestianni for Racism Allegation Against Vinicius Ahead of UCL Clash

•Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni provisionally suspended for one match by UEFA after alleged racist slur against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
•The incident occurred during the Champions League playoff first-leg, leading to an 11-minute suspension of the match.
•Prestianni denies the allegation, claiming Vinicius misunderstood, while Benfica plans to appeal the decision.
•Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni corroborate Vinicius's account, stating Prestianni used racist remarks multiple times.
•Vinicius Junior expressed frustration on social media, calling racists 'cowards' and highlighting the lack of adequate punishment.

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