Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UFEA after being accused of racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
An announcement read: ‘Following the appointment of a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to analyze allegations of discriminatory behaviour throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 Knock-out Play-off match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF on 17 February 2026, and upon request of the EDI with an interim report, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) today decided to provisionally suspend Mr. Gianluca Prestianni for the following (1) UEFA club competition match for which he would otherwise be eligible for the prima facie violation of Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) related to a discriminatory behaviour”.
‘That is without prejudice to any ruling that the UEFA disciplinary bodies may subsequently make following the conclusion of the continuing investigation and its respective submission to the UEFA disciplinary bodies.’
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