Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game
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Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game
Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey. “I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,” the 20-year-old Argentina forward, who faces a potential 10-match ban if found guilty of racial abuse in UEFA’s disciplinary code, said on X. The European soccer governing body said Wednesday it has appointed a spec...
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Lead articleArticle published:Real Madrid learned lesson from Champions League loss to Benfica
Vinícius Júnior's stunning 50th-minute winner was followed by a 10-minute stoppage when the Real Madrid winger accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him and the referee invoked UEFA's anti-racism protocol.
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