UEFA Suspends Benfica's Prestianni for Homophobic Slur
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six matches by UEFA for homophobic conduct. The accusation stems from a slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match. The incident occurred during Real Madrid's 1-0 victory in the first leg of the playoff.
UEFA has imposed a six-match suspension on Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni due to homophobic behavior. The organization's decision follows an accusation of discriminatory language used during a Champions League match.
The Argentine winger allegedly targeted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a slur during the Spanish team's narrow 1-0 triumph.
The incident occurred in the first-leg of the Champions League playoff, and UEFA has taken a firm stance against such conduct.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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