Al Jazeera English • April 24, 2026 14:06

UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius

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Prestianni suspended for homophobic discriminatory conduct in Champions League match ‌against Real Madrid in February.

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Fri 12:51 - Sky News (UK)

Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

Fri 12:51 - Sky News (UK)

Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

Fri 14:06 - Al Jazeera English

UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius

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Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match, with three of those suspended for …

12:51

Benfica player handed six-game ban for homophobic conduct towards Real star Vinicius Junior

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.